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Princess Christian Hospital

Originally a nurse's home, it became a hospital. Shows close links between Windsor and the Royal family. Finally closed in 2005.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202618th August 2026

Queen Charlotte Street

At fifty-one feet ten inches in length is recorded as the shortest street in Britain.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202617th August 2026

King George V Memorial

Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, R.A., and unveiled by King George VI on 23rd April I937 on the site of the old Brewery.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202617th August 2026

Maidenhead United, York Road

Recognised by the FA and FIFA as the world’s oldest senior football ground in continuous use by the same club.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202617th August 2026

Windsor Bridge

Commemorates Joseph Taylor, who obtained the removal of tolls in 1898, and Charles Hollis, architect of the cast-iron 1824 Windsor Bridge.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202617th August 2026

King Edward VII Gateway

Commemorated as the walkway through to Alexandra Gardens, the land of which was donated by Sir Jesse Boot.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202617th August 2026

Chapel Arches Bridge

Commemorates the origin of civic life in Maidenhead.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202617th August 2026

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