Slough
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Slough from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Slough's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Herschel Park (Formerly Upton Park)
Slough
Herschel Park, formerly Upton Park, designed in the mid-19th century possibly by Joseph Paxton, is a public park with historical ties to the Great Western Railway, Queen Victoria, and Prince...
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. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Montem Mound: a motte at Salt Hill, Upton-cum Chalvey
Slough
Motte castles are medieval fortifications built by Normans, serving as garrison forts, residences, and administrative centers, important for studying Norman Britain and feudal development.
Horlicks War Memorial, Slough
Slough
Stone war memorial of 1949 with sculpture 'Grief', by Sir William Reid Dick, standing in the grounds of the Horlicks Factory, Slough. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Slough through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Slough changes over 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 Catholic 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 permanently 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 Catholic 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 permanently 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
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes 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
Slough in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating 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 your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Slough.
The Colourful World of Architect John Outram
Mentions McKay Trading Estate
The brilliant colours and exuberant gestures of Outram’s work have captured the popular imagination, yet still retain the ability to shock.
1980s Buildings Officially Become Heritage
Mentions McKay Trading Estate, Slough
Historic England announces the listing of 17 Post-Modern buildings
Capability Brown Landscapes Celebrated and Protected
Mentions Slough
To mark Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s 300th year Historic England is celebrating and protecting his landscapes anew.
Slough's 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 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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