Maidenhead

Maidenhead Railway Bridge Maidenhead Railway Bridge, spanning the River Thames between Maidenhead, Berkshire, and Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England; designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Maidenhead, town, Windsor and Maidenhead unitary authority, historic county of Berkshire, southeastern England. It is situated on the River Thames.

Maidenhead, England
Maidenhead, England

A stone bridge (1772–77) carries the road between London and Bath across the river, and the railway bridge (1837–38) designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel has two of the widest brick spans in the world. Maidenhead Thicket and Pinkneys Green together cover 535 acres (217 hectares) of National Trust land. Along with their boating facilities and proximity to the metropolis of London, the parklands have contributed to making Maidenhead a popular residential area and summer resort. Pop. (2001) 58,848; (2011) 63,580.

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Article Title: Maidenhead
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Date Published: 08 December 2023
Access Date: November 14, 2026