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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regent Place, built in 1774, housed Antonio's Café and The Rose and Crown, with two remaining historical buildings today.

Herschel Park in Slough has undergone a £2.3 million renovation, enhancing trails and showcasing its historical significance.