In pictures: Windsor Christmas lights switch-on

'A world class event' including the illumination of Windsor Castle saw the town's Christmas lights switched on.

Theatre Royal panto star Basil Brush switched on the lights, and a special addition was made this year with images of stained glass windows from St George's Chapel projected onto the castle's Garter Tower.

The projection was similar to a display during the London 2012 Olympics when the castle's towers had images of Great Britain rowers projected on to them.

Paul Roach, Windsor and Eton town manager, said: "This year was our biggest ever event and it was a phenomenal success.

"I think the projection is absolutely outstanding, it needed to be sympathetic to the castle with all the history behind that but I think the team pulled it off."

He added: "We've had a world class team and world class performers who've helped to put on a world class event."

Festive acts performed on a stage erected at the top of Castle Hill, including School of the Arts (SOTA), singer-songwriters Tom Dibb and Sam McGregor and Pop Goes The Choir.

There was also a lantern procession led by the Egham Band, topped off by a carol service by choristers from St George's Chapel.

Patrick Wright, 30, house master at St George's School, said: "It was a really great display and the projection is nice new addition to the lights."

Jennifer Mains, 33, of Whitton, Richmond upon Thames, said: "I thought it was absolutely fantastic and the choral singers were superb."

Businesses in Windsor and Eton are being encouraged to take part in a Best Christmas Display competition, with the winners voted for by the public, and a new 'selfie' challenge with the chance to win £50.

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