The aim of the month is to increase awareness of local history, promote history in general to the local community and encourage all members of the community to participate.
If you are interested in exploring the Slough town's past then visit the website Slough History Online - http://www.sloughhistoryonline.org.uk/ixbin/hixclient.exe?a=file&p=slough&f=slough.htm
It contains a unique local history archive including newspapers, articles, photographs, stories and memories all accessible from the comfort of your own home.
Slough Museum Pods@ the Curve
Slough Museum share a small but significant selection of their collection at The Curve and are working with Slough Libraries and Culture Service to support the weekly Curve Club with a monthly ‘Make with the Museum’ session. There are eight museum ‘pods’ at The Curve, filled with objects and images to tell stories across Slough’s history. Go to this link for a detailed Blog post of the museum pods - https://thecurve5.wixsite.com/sloughlandcblog/post/discover-the-slough-museum-pods-the-curve
Slough Libraries Local History Collection
Slough Libraries has a collection located in the Curve of local history books, historical maps, bound copies of local newspapers dating back to the 1940's, local newspapers on microfliche dating back from the 1850's and holds a good selection of historical photographs.
Please check current opening times before travelling to visit The Curve as service delivery has temporarily changed and is under constant review.
Also available with your Library card are two online resources detailed below.
Find my Past
A huge range of family history resources, including the 1911 census for England and Wales.
Ancestry Library Edition
Masses of information for family history researchers, including census records, births marriages and deaths and much more.
Go to the following link to access these amazing resources:
Here are a selection of photographs and postcards held at Slough Libraries.
