Maidenhead Through Time

Maidenhead lies on the west bank of the River Thames and forms part of the county of Berkshire. One of the largest settlements in the area, Maidenhead has a rich and fascinating history. Recorded as Ellington in the Domesday Book, the town’s present name refers to the ‘new wharf’, or ‘Maiden Hythe’, on the riverside. Upon the coming of the Great Western Railway, the town underwent significant expa...