History of Slough

Slough is a large town in Berkshire , England the borough originally developed as a stopping-off point for coaches travelling between London and Bath. It remained as a small village until the mid-1800s and the coming of the railway - Slough quickly became a thriving town and a popular place to live, within easy reach of London and Windsor. 

In 1086 William the Conqueror's Domesday Book lists some of the landowners in 'Upton', but the first recorded mention of Slough was in 1196, when it was spelled 'Slo'. Most historians think that the name came from the slough or muddy land between Upton-cum-Chalvey and Eton.

When the railway from London to the west was built, Slough Station opened in 1840. By 1841 the population was twice the size it had been in 1831, but the population was still only 2405 people! By 1891 the population was 7,700. ... The population has now reached around 149,000 people.

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The first existing record of the name Slough dates from 1196, when it was spelt 'Slo'. The name Slough most probably refers to the marshes around this area in former times, in Old English this was 'Sloh'. Many prehistoric sites and relics have been found around Slough, but little has been found within the Borough.

In the 21st century, Slough has seen major redevelopment of the town centre. Old buildings are being replaced with new offices and shopping complexes.

In 2011, Slough's population was the most ethnically diverse in the United Kingdom outside London. with the highest proportion of religious adherents in England.

Slough is home to the Slough Trading Estate, the largest industrial estate in single private ownership in Europe. Blackberry, McAfee, Burger King and LEGO have head offices in the town. The Slough Trading Estate provides over 17,000 jobs in 400 businesses. The town is approximately 9.1 miles (14.6 km) to the west of Heathrow Airport. 

With the current rental values being:

Slough is fast becoming the top property hots spots especially for swanky new apartments and homes , some examples are :

Artesian House - Horlicks Quarter

Slough SL1 3QB

This new development is made up of one and two bedroom apartments with prices ranging from £369,950 – £397,500 and includes; 

• Green open spaces, nursery, gym, co-working hub, retail & commercial spaces
• 0.2 miles to main train station; 8 miles to Heathrow Airport
• London Paddington in under 20 minutes; Crossrail coming soon

Yes I have been watching Slough develop over the past few years and really is one borough oozing with potential. Did you know that The Beatles one of the most legendary British bands, began their first British tour in Slough in 1963. Also the creation of the zebra crossing started in Slough, the Road Research Laboratory was set up in the Langley area of the town in 1946, and was tasked with creating a pedestrian crossing with road markings that were visible in all conditions.The "Slough Experiment" began, during which all kinds of ways of getting from one side of the road to the other were tested across the town, with laboratory boffins eventually settling on the zebra crossing.

The sad news for any road-crossing spotters out there is that the original, created in 1951, is no longer in existence as the area has since been pedestrianised.

There are many thngs to do in Slough, with family and friends or whether you just enjoy strolls through the numerous parks such as Black Park or Langley country park by yourself. You could visit the Absolutley Ice - Slough Ice Arena , Go - Ape , Go Jump n trampoline park  or maybe Bust Out 360 if escape rooms are more your thing , the borough has many fun activities and lesiure centres to occupy your time both indoor and outdoor activities . Additionally for thoose that are shopaholics you will be glad to know that there is more than one shopping centre in Slough , there is the Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre and more.

Call Anthony James at Ringley for an initial chat –

Anthony James
Commercial Director - BSc (Eng) Hons KCA
Direct Dial: 020 4506 9030
Ringley Limited Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House, 1 Castle Road, London, NW1 8PR.
Fax: 020 7267 9610
Web: ringley.co.uk
Email: anthony.james@ringley.co.uk

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