Often, Slough’s history is regarded far too underwhelmingly considering the town’s existence can be officially recorded all the way back to 1196. After all, there are not many places that can boast findings of a woolly mammoth’s tooth or of Roman coins.

Opening in 1840 as part of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s ‘Great Western Railway,’ Slough Station was the first stop west of London, instantly becoming one of the most integral transport routes in the country.

During the last week of December, The Curve celebrated the whimsical holiday spirit through its depiction of The Comet. Inspired by the award-winning book by Joe Todd Stanton, it ingeniously blended storytelling, music, and projections seamlessly, filling the venue with magic.

The Curve thrives as a cultural and collaborative hub, celebrating community. The venue can be involved from a person’s birth all the way to the day they get married!

Slough’s history is truly underrated. While the town is known today for its diversity and creativity, it possesses a great historical legacy that helped shape modern Britain. One example indicative of this national pride belonging to the small town is our Trading Estate.

After its recent successful transformation of the former Horlicks factory, Berkeley Homes has set its sights on refurbishing the high street. Holding a public exhibition at the Observatory Shopping Centre, they unveiled their visions for the high street.

Recently, the Slough Museum has been holding exhibitions celebrating the 60th anniversary of the famous and nostalgic television series, Thunderbirds!

September signals a season of change: students return to school, summer cooling to autumn and calendars filling with national celebrations. But in Slough, we acknowledge something far greater. The creation of its very heart.

9:42: Earth Time.

My descent was uneventful. Landing discreetly behind the trading estate, with minimal disruption, no alarm was raised. Although an earthly feline did hiss at me. I, however, took it as an invitation to explore.