A selection of images of the various plaques and memorial stones of famous people and places, all of which are to be found in and around Maidenhead
Category: Art
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, located on Altwood Road in Maidenhead, is a vibrant arts venue averaging 150 events per season. Open seven days a week, it features a studio theatre, art gallery, main auditorium, café/bar, and historic buildings, seamlessly blending contemporary architecture with listed structures.
Poppies on North Town Moor
This fantastic show of poppies found on North Town Moor was captured during the summer of 2020.
Bisham Woods Ice House
The Bisham Woods Ice House, built around 1760-1790, was strategically located and restored in 1984. It played a crucial role in preserving ice for summer use, benefiting from a north-facing entrance and specialized design. The ice was used for various purposes, contributing to the efficiency of food preservation and cooling.
Underpass Abstract Art, Frascati Way
The abstract art is by Gary Drostle and was commissioned in 2003, most probably after successfully brightening up the walls in Bad Godesbery Way in 2000.
Maudsley Memorial Garden
The Maudsley Memorial Garden, dedicated to Alderman John Baker Maudsley CBE, features a fountain and a seating area. Imported stone pays homage to Maudsley’s Yorkshire origins.
Underpass Abstract Art, Bad Godesberg Way
The art is by Gary Drostle and was commissioned in 2000 and certainly brightens up what would otherwise be a very dreary underpass!
Maidenhead in Pictures 