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Tag: 2012

St Joseph’s Church in Maidenhead

Maidenhead's Catholic Church history began in 1867, evolving into a vibrant community with St Joseph’s Church established in 1874.

Ken Sutherland 23rd August 202623rd August 2026

1948 Olympic Games

The summary of the Olympic Torch Relay in 1948 highlights its journey through Windsor, Slough, and its historical significance.

Ken Sutherland 23rd August 202623rd August 2026

Queen’s Coronation

Elias seeks memories and identification of events from 1953 Coronation celebrations in Windsor and Eton through shared photographs.

Ken Sutherland 23rd August 202623rd August 2026

Monuments in Jubilees

Windsor celebrates royal jubilees with monuments, traditions like ox roasts, and plans for new commemorative installations.

Ken Sutherland 23rd August 202623rd August 2026

Ditton Park in Langley

Ditton Park, a historic moated house near Langley, has evolved from royal residence to modern headquarters since the 14th century.

Ken Sutherland 27th July 202624th August 2026

Maidenhead Visited

Maidenhead, renowned for its beauty, attracted artists and aristocrats, becoming a hub for social gatherings and romantic escapades.

Ken Sutherland 27th July 202624th August 2026

William Henry Grenfell

Lord Desborough, a key figure in British Olympic history, is celebrated in a new exhibition chronicling his sporting achievements.

Ken Sutherland 27th July 202624th August 2026

Alfred Young Nutt

Image only for now.

Ken Sutherland 27th July 202624th August 2026

The Shops of the Isaacs

The Isaacs family established a furniture business in Slough, evolving from a pawn shop to a local empire before closure in 1987.

Ken Sutherland 27th July 202624th August 2026

Slough Grammar School

Slough Grammar School, established in 1912, evolved from Slough Secondary School, merging and redefining itself over the years.

Ken Sutherland 26th July 202624th August 2026

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