Queen Anne’s Well in Slough, renowned for its healing waters, served the royal family but is now lost to history.
Tag: Slough
Slough Town Hall
Slough Town Hall's future is uncertain due to potential demolition for a new school, despite its architectural significance.
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
Queen Victoria's 1897 Diamond Jubilee visit to Slough featured grand celebrations and decorations, now mostly lost to modern development.
Heritage Open Days 2010
HERITAGE Open Days provide free public access to historic sites in Slough and Maidenhead from September 11 to 12.
Windsor Central Station
The Slough to Windsor branch line opened in 1849, despite Eton's opposition, and underwent several changes and closures.
The Cox’s Pippin Apple
Cox's Orange Pippin apple, cultivated in Colnbrook during the 1830s, became Britain's most popular apple variety.
Snooker invented at Upton Park
Snooker was invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain in India in 1875, combining elements from previous games played by officers.
New building techniques in Slough
The Bentley family, notable publishers, built The Mere in 1887, now housing the National Foundation for Educational Research.
Chalvey Halt
Chalvey Halt, a short-lived railway station from 1929 to 1930, collapsed and failed to attract local traffic.
Horlicks Fuelled Great Explorers
The Horlicks factory opened to the public, showcasing its rich history and connections to exploration, while Elias married Ewa Wilemberg.










