| |
There are two Sikh temples in Slough, the Siri Guru Singh Sabha in Sheehy Way, and the Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara in Woodlands Avenue.
|
| |
Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha. Slough. Sept. 2006 |
|
The first to open was the Siri Guru Singh Sabha, in April 1976 - prior to this, services had been held in the Barn Restaurant. It was built on land which had been leased from Slough Corporation and had cost over £70,000 to build - this had been raised entirely through donations. |
| |
 |
|
|
The official opening ceremony was preceded by a procession from Salt Hill Park, which was headed by an open truck carrying a priest, the holy book and 5 sword-carrying Sikhs. Guests of honour at the ceremony included Mayor Ron Peters, local MP Miss Joan Lester, and national Hindu leaders.
|
| |
| The Ramgarhia Sikh Gurdwara has been in use since May 1980, although it was not completed until April 1982. It had cost £275,000 to build, and on its' completion was thought to be the largest and best-equipped centre of its kind in the country. Most of the work was done by volunteers, as many Sikhs gave their services free of charge. Many others gave large donations towards costs. |
|
Ramgarhia Sikh Temple, Woodland Avenue, April 1998 |
|
|
|
|
More than 1500 Sikhs and invited guests attended a ceremony to mark the completion of the temple, including local MP Joan Lester.
|
| |
  previous section next section 
|
|
St. Mary's Church
Sikh Temples in Slough
Brick water-tank in garden of Edwardian house in Slough
