Slough

A small settlement until the creation of a trading estate in 1920, Slough then grew rapidly from around 7000 to 100,000. The area does have a long history, however, and a visit to Slough Museum makes for an interesting hour or two delving into the past. Slough has a lovely surprise in the shape of one of the most splendid churches in the county. The Church of St Mary is a real gem, notable particularly for the private family pew of the Kedermisters, totally screened from the main part of the church, and a library filled with painted panels.

In the Church of St Laurence at Upton, on the outskirts of Slough, is the grave of the astronomer Sir William Herschel (1738–1822) and a stained-glass window in his honour.