Slough Nostalgia - Old photos from the 1950s and the 1970s

The images in question show that life back in the 1950s and 1970s is quite similar to the 2020s, as people still like to enjoy the sunshine and sit by the river, just watching the world go by.

One of the images that caught our eye is this snap of Eton with Windsor Castle appearing in the background.

Windsor Castle in the 1950s

The photo, which was taken along the River Thames, is at least 50 years old, as it was snapped during the 1970s.

Around 20 years earlier, a photo of a man and woman rowing a boat across the Thames was taken, whilst pedestrians are making their way over the footbridge in Hurley.

Enjoying a day out along the River Thames

The exact year of when this was snapped is not known, but, it is believed that it was taken during the 1950s.

At around the same time in Berkshire, families were spotted enjoying a nice leisurely stroll and cycle along the Thames, whilst others were enjoying the wildlife surrounding them, along with the sunny weather.

Relaxing by the river

Keeping with the river theme, one of the images we found show many people standing along the Thames, looking at all the boats passing through the county – something that still happens in the 21st century.

Boats making their way their Berkshire

The final two images show sheep eating what is alleged to be fodder in the county on a very grey day.

A grey day in the county back in the 1950s

Grazing sheep eating fodder on November 10, 1954

The final two photos were taken on November 10, 1954.