Slough History Online http://www.sloughhistoryonline.org.uk/ is an exciting website managed by Slough Library for everyone interested in learning about the history and development of Slough.
We have over a thousand photos from Slough's past and were are adding more from Slough Library’s local studies collection to the web site.
A selection of these photos are displayed in the Picture Gallery. Go to Themes and the Picture Gallery is at top of the list.
You can also search for photographs on a particular topic by using the Advanced search page. Enter keywords that describe your topic and select photo from the Content Type menu field.
You can find a copy of the newspaper by using the Advanced search page. Select newspaper from the Content Type field menu and select a date range.
You can now search for entries in the Births, marriages, deaths and memorials column 1883-1929, plus names and topics in the newspapers for 1883-1900, January 1902-June 1905 and 1906-1907 for all other articles concerning Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead. Just go to the Advanced search page, put in a name and pick either births, marriages and deaths or newspapers.
Our themes have articles on the history of events, people and businesses in Slough. Some have been written by library staff, others have been provided by local history enthusiasts.
We also have reminiscences where people who have lived, studied or worked in Slough have shared their memories.
We also have e-pamphlets on Slough's past, extracts from books and memories from people who remember living in Slough years ago.
Please send us your memories, personal records or stories of Slough in years gone by and in more recent times. We would like to cover all aspects of life in Slough. Written, audiotape, photos or any other media are always welcome. We welcome contributions from individuals and community groups.
Please contact us using the library Contact us form or email shol@slough.gov.uk. We will need your permission in writing to publish your material on Slough History Online. If suitable, we may edit your text before publishing.
You can send us you stories, memories and photos via the Slough History Online website. Just click on Your Story at http://www.sloughhistoryonline.org.uk. Groups can even produce shared stories and develop them online.
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