Old records mostly wrote about men: kings, lords and priests. That doesn't mean women weren't here! These are women connected to Slough that we know about. Can you find out about more?
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Queen Victoria
1819–1901
Took her first train ride here
On 13 June 1842 she made her first ever railway journey, from Slough to near Paddington. A branch line to Windsor was finished in 1849 for her convenience.
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Marian McPartland
1918–2013
Born here
An English and American jazz pianist, composer and writer. She was born in Slough.
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Eva Crane
1912–2007
Died here
A researcher and author on bees and beekeeping. She died in Slough at the age of 95.
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Tracey Ullman
born 1959
Born here
An actress, comedian, singer, writer and director. She was born in Slough.
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Fiona May
born 1969
Born here
A long jumper who competed for the United Kingdom and later Italy. She was born in Slough.
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Anjana Khatwa
born 1975
Born here
An earth scientist, presenter and writer. She was born in Slough.
A flower first grown in Slough between 1868 and 1883 is called the 'Mrs Sinkins' pink (a kind of dianthus). It was raised by John Sinkins, master of the Eton Union Workhouse. Our source doesn't say who Mrs Sinkins was.