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Tag: Slough

Queen Anne’s Well

Queen Anne’s Well in Slough, renowned for its healing waters, served the royal family but is now lost to history.

Ken Sutherland 1st September 20261st September 2026

Slough Town Hall

Slough Town Hall's future is uncertain due to potential demolition for a new school, despite its architectural significance.

Ken Sutherland 1st September 20261st September 2026

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.

Ken Sutherland 30th August 202630th August 2026

Heritage Open Days 2010

HERITAGE Open Days provide free public access to historic sites in Slough and Maidenhead from September 11 to 12.

Ken Sutherland 30th August 202630th August 2026

Windsor Central Station

The Slough to Windsor branch line opened in 1849, despite Eton's opposition, and underwent several changes and closures.

Ken Sutherland 26th August 202626th August 2026

The Cox’s Pippin Apple

Cox's Orange Pippin apple, cultivated in Colnbrook during the 1830s, became Britain's most popular apple variety.

Ken Sutherland 26th August 202626th August 2026

Snooker invented at Upton Park

Snooker was invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain in India in 1875, combining elements from previous games played by officers.

Ken Sutherland 25th August 202625th August 2026

New building techniques in Slough

The Bentley family, notable publishers, built The Mere in 1887, now housing the National Foundation for Educational Research.

Ken Sutherland 25th August 202625th August 2026

Chalvey Halt

Chalvey Halt, a short-lived railway station from 1929 to 1930, collapsed and failed to attract local traffic.

Ken Sutherland 24th August 20264th September 2026

Horlicks Fuelled Great Explorers

The Horlicks factory opened to the public, showcasing its rich history and connections to exploration, while Elias married Ewa Wilemberg.

Ken Sutherland 24th August 20264th September 2026

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