Description: Slough is my hometown. It is also the most successful town in the country. Slough is where the TV series Thunderbirds was made, The Hawker Hurricane and other major World War Two aircraft were built here, Mars originated in Slough and five major motor racing teams were based here producing world championship cars such as the Ford GT40, Porsche 917K and the McLaren M23.
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It’s a little-known fact that outside of London, Slough is consistently the most successful town in the country.
It’s true. Slough is successful in terms of business, employment and education and is becoming one of the most attractive places in the UK to live and work.
The website doesn’t remain within the boundaries of Slough and although the website hasn’t been specifically put together for schools, students may find it useful if they are working on projects. Among subjects covered throughout the site are: