22/12/2020 17:31:42 St Peter & St Paul Gosberton "Add the following: Sir George Bolles (1538-1621)was knighted in 1618 despite the fact that, as Lord Mayor, he stopped King James I from travelling in his carriage through the city on a Sunday during the hour of worship. The King is reported to have responded humourously that 'he had thought that there was no King in England besides himself'." deborah.reynolds90@hotmail.co.uk Please tick this box to confirm you are happy to be contacted by the Nation JulieJames

St Laurence

Discover famous tombs including Sir William Herschel, research family history, find peace and quiet and more.

Slough, Berkshire

Opening times

Open by arrangement.
Open at 10.30am Thursdays or 12noon Sundays (after services) or any time by contacting us.

Address

St Laurence
Upton Court Road
Slough
Berkshire
SL3 7LS

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51.502258, -0.588444

It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences and if you visit St Laurence's you may even find an ancestor or two.

The church is Grade I listed and the oldest building in Slough dating back to mid 1100s. Claims to fame include the grave of William Herschel who discovered the planet Uranus, a model of his telescope; links also to the poet Thomas Gray and even the first hill station at Ooty in Southern India.

Many areas of the church relate to aspects of the National Curriculum and much more besides. Research your family ancestry or the history of Slough and Windsor in our local Heritage area. View medieval painted arches, stained glass and indulge in brass rubbing. Home-made preserves and pocket money gifts and souvenirs available to buy. Visit our website for full details.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Famous connections

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Car park at church

  • Keep updated on website.

  • Heritage Open Days 11th to 19th September 2021 various times.

  • Church of England

Contact information

07931 942019

Church website

Gallery

22/12/2020 17:31:42 St Peter & St Paul Gosberton "Add the following: Sir George Bolles (1538-1621)was knighted in 1618 despite the fact that, as Lord Mayor, he stopped King James I from travelling in his carriage through the city on a Sunday during the hour of worship. The King is reported to have responded humourously that 'he had thought that there was no King in England besides himself'." deborah.reynolds90@hotmail.co.uk Please tick this box to confirm you are happy to be contacted by the Nation
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