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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom England

SLOUGH (Borough and Borough Council)

Origin/meaning :

The swan is the symbol for Buckinghamshire, the county in which the district is situated and is taken from the old borough arms(see below). The swan holds in its beak a flower, a symbol for the horticultural activities in the district. The interlaces chevrons (black lines) symbolise the modern technology, especially the manufacture of alloys.
The chief shows a night sky and a large star surrounded by a golden ring. The latter symbolises the planet Uranus, which was discovered by Sir William Herschel, who originated from the district.

The crest is derived from the arms of Berkshire. The stag is flanked by two brick axes, symbols for the former brick making industry in the borough.

The previous Borough of Slough used the arms below, granted on September 3, 1938:

As in the new arms the swan stands for Buckinghamshire, the the flowers for the horticulture in the borough. The brick-axes refer tothe brick-making and the sign of Uranus is from the arms of the family of Herschel of Slough, and relates to the discovery of the planet Uranus by Sir William Herschel.
The supporters are the gods Mercury and Vulcan and symbolize trade and industry.

Literature : Images and information provided by the Slough Library (AlisonD@sloughlibrary.org.uk)

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