Historic Slough
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Slough from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover Slough's listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Slough's most significant historic sites, curated from the National Heritage List for England.
McKay Trading Estate
Colnbrook with Poyle
Warehouses and offices on 1976-1978 by John Outram Associates, assistant architect Tony McIntyre and architectural assistant Ernest Nagy.
Montem Mound: a motte at Salt Hill, Upton-cum Chalvey
Slough
Motte castles are medieval fortifications introduced into Britain by the Normans.
Slough Town War Memorial In Churchyard Of St Mary'S Church
Slough
The Slough Town War Memorial to the war dead of the town from the First and Second World Wars is designated at Grade II for the following principal...
Horlicks War Memorial, Slough
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Stone war memorial of 1949 with sculpture 'Grief', by Sir William Reid Dick, standing in the grounds of the Horlicks Factory, Slough.
Historic Slough through time
The National Heritage List for England contains hundreds of details about buildings and places, including the periods in which they were built and the uses they've had over the years. Explore how your local area has changed through time.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Slough
Historic aerial photography shows the growth and changes in England's urban and rural landscapes, revealing secrets that are impossible to see from the ground.
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The Old Rectory, Bath Road and environs, Slough, 1925
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The High Street, Church Street and the town, Slough, 1950
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The Horlicks Malted Milk Co Factory, Slough, 1922
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The Horlicks Factory and surrounding housing development, Slough, 1936
Poyle
The Faulkner's Ltd Works, Poyle, 1947
Poyle
The Faulkner's Ltd Works, Poyle, 1947
Colnbrook
Procea Products Ltd Flour Processing Factory (Cavenham House), Colnbrook, 1948
Colnbrook
Procea Products Ltd Flour Processing Factory (Cavenham House), Colnbrook, 1948
Langley
Starch Products Ltd Stadex Works, Langley, 1952
Langley
Starch Products Ltd Stadex Works, Langley, 1952
Historic England Archive images of Slough
The Historic England Archive holds and cares for over 15 million images, from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Slough's past.
Charles George Harper Collection
Colnbrook, Slough
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A man cycling along the High Street in Colnbrook, with the Ostrich Inn to the right
John Gay Collection: Miscellaneous
Slough
Date created: spring 1957
The trunk and twisted boughs of a conifer tree
John Laing Collection
Slough
Date created: 20 Nov 1969
A row of semi-detached Easiform houses with garages on Brands Road in Slough
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Slough
Date created: 1920 - 1950
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING GARDENS AND PAVILION
Charles George Harper Collection
Salt Hill, Slough
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A man cycling down the road past Montem Mound
John Laing Collection
Slough
Date created: 03 Oct 1979
View of an architectural model of an office block designed by Salmon Speed Architects for Johnson & Johnson Ltd, Slough
Charles George Harper Collection
Salt Hill, Slough
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A man walking along the road beneath the Montem Mound at Salt Hill
John Laing Collection
Slough
Date created: 12 Nov 1980
General exterior view showing office block under construction for Johnson & Johnson Ltd, Slough
Stories about heritage in Slough
Historic England publishes news, blogs, videos and podcasts celebrating England's heritage. Discover the stories we have about Slough.
Licence to Chill: 11 of England’s Most Haunted Pubs
Mentions Slough
From spectral soldiers to unearthly urchins, our urban and rural pubs often play host to chilling tales of haunting happenings.
Explore your social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about heritage in their local area.
White Hart Hotel, Slough, Berkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Street view looking towards the White Hart Hotel which dated from at least 1657.
White Hart Hotel, Slough, Berkshire
Upton Hospital, Slough
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
The hospital was built in 1835-6 as the local Union Workhouse in the shape of a cross with a central tower.
Upton Hospital, Slough
Upton Court, Upton, Slough, Berkshire
Period: Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)
Exterior from the south east showing the medieval aisled hall, probably built by the monks of Merton Priory.
Upton Court, Upton, Slough, Berkshire
Slough Railway Station, Slough, Berkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Viewed from the station forecourt, the station was built in 1882 in the eclectic Second Empire Style and was designed by J E Banks.
Slough Railway Station, Slough, Berkshire
Slough Railway Station, Slough
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Several steam trains standing at the station platforms, with the Victorian station buildings in the background.Slough Station booking hall, booking...
Slough Railway Station, Slough
Milestone, London Road, Slough
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
This milestone dates from the late 18th century when the road system was being developed.
Milestone, London Road, Slough
High Street, Slough, Berkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Looking west along the High Street from Alpha Road showing a horse and cart parked at the side of the road outside the shops.
High Street, Slough, Berkshire
Great Western Railway, Slough, Berkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
A general view of steam trains on the track in the vicinity of Slough Railway Station.
Great Western Railway, Slough, Berkshire
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