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Tag: Maidenhead

The Canadian Red Cross Hospital

The Duchess of Connaught Hospital, established in 1915, treated soldiers during both World Wars before closing in 1985.

Ken Sutherland 25th August 202625th August 2026

The Jubilee Clock Tower in Maidenhead

The Jubilee Clock Tower in Maidenhead, built for Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee, opened on August 1, 1900.

Ken Sutherland 25th August 202625th August 2026

Stuchbery Store in Maidenhead

Stuchbery’s Stores in Maidenhead transformed into a prominent Victorian emporium before its closure in the 1950s.

Ken Sutherland 24th August 202624th August 2026

Braywick House

Braywick House, built in 1675, has a rich history of ownership and is currently used as office space.

Ken Sutherland 24th August 202624th August 2026

Shoppenhangers Manor in Maidenhead

Shoppenhanger's Manor, a historic site since 1204, was demolished in 2007 for housing development, losing its architectural significance.

Ken Sutherland 24th August 202624th August 2026

Ray Lodge

Ray Lodge, an 18th-century estate on the Thames, housed notable figures before being converted into flats by 1932.

Ken Sutherland 23rd August 202623rd August 2026

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

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

Chapel Arches Bridge

Commemorates the origin of civic life in Maidenhead.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202617th August 2026

Sir Nicholas Winton

The Kindertransport Hero: saved the lives of 669 Jewish children before they were sent to concentration camps and has created a lasting legacy. A Freeman of the Borough.

Ken Sutherland 17th August 202619th August 2026

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