Slough Collection

Kitten in a Maltesers cardboard box
A sweet little black and white kitten pokes its head out from a Mars Maltesers cardboard box

Land Rover advertisement, 1960
Advertisement for Land Rover showing a photograph of it in use to travel over rough terrain during the work on the new Slough - Maidenhead by-pass in 1960. Date: 1960

Slough Station, c1920s
An impressive view of the elegant station. A GWR Omnibus can be seen waiting to take departing passengers to various destinations

Ghost Orchid in bloom, Polyrrhiza lindenii, Florida (wild)

Women employee in the Road Motor Department at Slough, 1944
The Road Motor Department at Slough was another area that saw the employment of women in traditionally male roles. This photograph was taken on April 18th 1944

British Orphan Asylum, Slough
A view of the British Orphan Asylum, Slough - then in Buckinghamshire. The building, formerly a hotel, was taken over in the 1920s by the Licensed Victuallers School. Date: circa 1908

Pilgrims Progress 3
Help rescues Christian from the Slough of Despond into which he had tumbled

Burnham Beeches, Bucks
A woodland area near Slough, Berkshire, famed for its magnificent beech and other trees : a countrywoman and her dog are collecting firewood

Bunyan / Pilgrims Map
The pilgrims route map, from the Gate at upper left, via the Valley of the Shadow of Death, the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair

Snowcapped East Beckwith Mountain In The Background Reflected In Lost Lake Slough; Colorado, United States Of America

Scenic sunset with wetland at winter time in Finland

Slough SL3 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Slough SL3 8

Slough SL3 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Slough SL3 7

Slough High Street early 1900s

High Street, Slough early 1900's

Give Them The Wings For Victory
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Give Them The Wings For Victory, words and music by Harry Staite and George A. Barnett. The image portrays a smiling Royal Air Force pilot giving a thumbs up

Elliman's Embrocation advert
Advert for Elliman's embrocation showing soldiers on horseback in very traditional uniforms. Elliman's is a medical lotion that can be rubbed on to aching, tired muscles

Citroen Light Fifteen LBC649
Citroen Light Fifteen WBC649. A British right-hand drive version of the Citroen 11BL Traction Avant, with British components and electrics, built in Slough. Date: circa 1955

Sunrise on slough of Silver Salmon Creek, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska Date: 27-08-2021

Sunrise on slough of Silver Salmon Creek, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska

County Map of Berkshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

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Late winter light on McWenneger Slough with Swan Mountains reflecting near Kalispell, Montana, USA Date: 11/06/2013

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McWenneger Slough reflects fiery sunsets clouds near Kalispell, Montana, USA Date: 20/09/2011

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Two Northern Pintail drakes (Anas acuta). Date: 27/07/2006

Sunrise on slough of Silver Salmon Creek, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving)
1042170 Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation)

On the Road to Klondyke, a Morning Start on the Slough at Cottonwood Island (litho)
1064079 On the Road to Klondyke, a Morning Start on the Slough at Cottonwood Island (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Klondyke)

British Orphan Asylum, Slough
Children in front of the British Orphan Asylum, Slough - then in Buckinghamshire. The building, formerly a hotel, was taken over in the 1920s by the Licensed Victuallers School. Date: Date unknown

Photograph of George V PH, Slough, Buckinghamshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Picture of queue system at thebar

Cattle from the royal farms at Windsor on sale at Slough cattle market, Berkshire (litho)
6014072 Cattle from the royal farms at Windsor on sale at Slough cattle market, Berkshire (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier guarding line at Slough during railway strike
Soldier guarding the Great Western Railways main line at Slough during the Great Strike of 1919. 1919

Demonstration of the Electric Telegraph, 1845 (engraving)
559002 Demonstration of the Electric Telegraph, 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demonstration of the Electric Telegraph)

Exotic dragonflies and damselflies
Lucia widow dragonfly, Palpopleura lucia 1, rubyspot damselfly, Hetaerina caja 2, picture wing, Rhyothemis variegata 3, slough amberwing, Perithemis domitia 4, and smoky rubyspot damselfly

Soldier guarding GWR railway line at Slough
Soldier guarding the GWR railway line at Slough, 30 September 1919. 1919

The Electro-Magnetic Telegraph at Slough, on the Great Western Railway (engraving)
1625024 The Electro-Magnetic Telegraph at Slough, on the Great Western Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electro-Magnetic Telegraph at Slough)

British Orphan Asylum, Slough 1865
Exterior of British Orphan Asylum, Slough. Date: 1865

Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving)
1628800 Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation)

Advertisement (engraving)
1036881 Advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement. Illustration for The Graphic)

Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving)
1051067 Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Embrocation)

The Slough of Despond (engraving)
3625303 The Slough of Despond (engraving) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Slough of Despond)

View of the great telescope erected at Slough (engraving)
666641 View of the great telescope erected at Slough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the great telescope erected at Slough)

Advertisement, Elliman Embrocation (engraving)
1046475 Advertisement, Elliman Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Elliman Embrocation)

William Herschels 40-foot reflecting telescope, Slough, Berkshire, 1819 (engraving)
6031987 William Herschels 40-foot reflecting telescope, Slough, Berkshire, 1819 (engraving) by Pass, J. (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Herschels 40-foot reflecting telescope)

Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation (engraving)
1614473 Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation)

Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation (engraving)
1064190 Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation (engraving) by Burgess, John-Bagnold (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Ellimans Royal Embrocation)

Scenes from an Emigrantss Life in Manitoba (engraving)
1044496 Scenes from an Emigrantss Life in Manitoba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from an Emigrantss Life in Manitoba)

Inauguration of the British Orphan Asylum at Slough, the Ladies placing Purses containing Contributions on the Table
1102562 Inauguration of the British Orphan Asylum at Slough, the Ladies placing Purses containing Contributions on the Table before the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Slough: A Journey Through Time and Places" Nestled snugly in a Maltesers cardboard box, a mischievous kitten finds solace in the heart of Slough. Stepping back to the 1920s, we catch a glimpse of bustling Slough Station, where time seemed to move at its own pace. The iconic Land Rover advertisement from 1960 showcases Slough's role as an automotive hub, driving innovation and adventure. In 1944, women employees in the Road Motor Department at Slough prove their mettle and contribute to the war effort with unwavering dedication. The British Orphan Asylum stands as a testament to compassion and care within the community of Slough. Tranquility awaits at Burnham Beeches in Bucks, where nature's beauty embraces visitors seeking respite from city life in enchanting woodlands. With Bunyan/Pilgrims Map as our guide, we embark on a pilgrimage through history-rich landscapes that have shaped Slough's identity over centuries. Lost Lake Slough reflects snowcapped East Beckwith Mountain majestically; an awe-inspiring sight that captures Colorado's natural grandeur. W Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration from "Railway Ribaldry" adds charm and humor to tales spun along railway tracks passing through vibrant Slough. Strolling down High Street early 1900s-style takes us back in time when locals bustled about their daily lives amidst charming architecture and quaint shops. In this diverse tapestry woven by different eras and places within Slough emerges one common thread - resilience fueled by dreams for victory.