The Duchess of Connaught Hospital, established in 1915, treated soldiers during both World Wars before closing in 1985.
Tag: Maidenhead
The Jubilee Clock Tower in Maidenhead
The Jubilee Clock Tower in Maidenhead, built for Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee, opened on August 1, 1900.
Stuchbery Store in Maidenhead
Stuchbery’s Stores in Maidenhead transformed into a prominent Victorian emporium before its closure in the 1950s.
Braywick House
Braywick House, built in 1675, has a rich history of ownership and is currently used as office space.
Shoppenhangers Manor in Maidenhead
Shoppenhanger's Manor, a historic site since 1204, was demolished in 2007 for housing development, losing its architectural significance.
Ray Lodge
Ray Lodge, an 18th-century estate on the Thames, housed notable figures before being converted into flats by 1932.
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.
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.
Chapel Arches Bridge
Commemorates the origin of civic life in Maidenhead.
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.










