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 from 1883 to 1929, plus names and topics in the 1883 to 1894 newspapers 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 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. Contact us via our contact us form.
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