Slough Collection (page 4)

Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor orphias) adult, close-up of head, ready to slough skin, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

Grass snake skin

Herschels 40-foot telescope, artwork
Herschels 40-foot telescope, computer artwork. Designed by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), this telescope with a tube 40 foot (12 metres long)

Latastes Viper (Vipera latasti) newly born young, sloughing skin, Guadarrama N. P
Latastes Viper (Vipera latasti) newly born young, sloughing skin, Guadarrama N.P. Guadarrama Mountains, Castilla y Leon, Spain, September (controlled)

Hoarfrost along a slough at the Kelly Island FWP area along the Clark Fork River in Missoula, Montana

Red Hill sits above wetlands slough off the Judith River near Utica Montana

North America, USA, California, Elkhorn Slough. Sea Otter yawning

HERSCHELs TELESCOPE, 1789. Sir William Herschels great reflecting telescope built, 1789, at Slough, England. Line engraving, 19th century

ASTRONOMY: INSTRUMENTS. Sir William Herschels great telescope, built in 1789 at Slough, England. Line engraving, French, 19th century

HERSCHELs TELESCOPE. Sir William Herschels great telescope built in 1789 at Slough, England. Line engraving, German, 19th century

The streamlined rail car for Great Western suburban traffic
Britains first streamlined rail car. The rail cars were introduced for services between Reading and Slough. The shape came about from extensive wind resistance experimentation

King Henry VIII steam locomotive near Slough
The King Henry VIII steam locomotive of the Great Western Railway near Taplow and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Part of the King Class of locomotives, it was built in 1928 and withdrawn in 1962

Charles James Fox / Slough
CHARLES JAMES FOX Fox in trouble; The Slough of Despond

Women in Factory / 1971
Women working on a switch gear assembly line in slough

Switch Gear Assembly
Women working on a switch gear assembly line, Slough

Herschel / Telescope / 1863
William Herschels 40 foot telescope as it was in 1863, Herschel House, Slough

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Slough: A Journey Through Time and Places" Nestled snugly in a Maltesers cardboard box, a mischievous kitten finds solace in the heart of Slough. Stepping back to the 1920s, we catch a glimpse of bustling Slough Station, where time seemed to move at its own pace. The iconic Land Rover advertisement from 1960 showcases Slough's role as an automotive hub, driving innovation and adventure. In 1944, women employees in the Road Motor Department at Slough prove their mettle and contribute to the war effort with unwavering dedication. The British Orphan Asylum stands as a testament to compassion and care within the community of Slough. Tranquility awaits at Burnham Beeches in Bucks, where nature's beauty embraces visitors seeking respite from city life in enchanting woodlands. With Bunyan/Pilgrims Map as our guide, we embark on a pilgrimage through history-rich landscapes that have shaped Slough's identity over centuries. Lost Lake Slough reflects snowcapped East Beckwith Mountain majestically; an awe-inspiring sight that captures Colorado's natural grandeur. W Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration from "Railway Ribaldry" adds charm and humor to tales spun along railway tracks passing through vibrant Slough. Strolling down High Street early 1900s-style takes us back in time when locals bustled about their daily lives amidst charming architecture and quaint shops. In this diverse tapestry woven by different eras and places within Slough emerges one common thread - resilience fueled by dreams for victory.