Milestone marked at new residential development at former Slough Horlick's Factory
Berkeley Homes celebrated a major milestone in the development of Horlicks Quarter with the official opening of Memorial Square and the residents' facilities at the historic Horlicks Factory.
Elkie Russell, Managing Director and Caroline McHardy, Land and Development Director of Berkeley Homes were joined by the Mayor of Slough, Cllr Amjad Abbasi, and special guests, Sir James Cunliffe William Horlick and Araminta Carson (nee Horlick), the grandchildren of Horlicks co-founder, Sir James Horlick, 1st Baronet.
Memorial Square is now home to Grief - the restored Grade II listed War Memorial commissioned by the Horlicks Company in 1949.
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It serves as a poignant symbol of remembrance for the staff who bravely fought in both the First and the Second World War.
Another significant feature of the Square is the restoed original Horlicks Factory doors.
Residents began moving into the former Horlicks Factory earlier this month following the completion of the first apartments which took place earlier this month.
Residents' facilities are also now open and include a games room, gym, cinema room, dining room and concierge office.
A co-working space will open in the Clocktower next year complete with rooftop garden and plans are also underway for an on-site café alongside a day nursery.
Caroline McHardy, Land and Development Director of Berkeley Homes, said: "Memorial Square stands as a defining landmark within Horlicks Quarter. We take immense pride in the remarkable transformation we have achieved with the Horlicks Factory building and the War Memorial, both meticulously restored to their former glory. It was a privilege to have the Mayor and Horlick family join us to commemorate this significant milestone. Hearing their childhood stories and seeing their pride in the restoration of the building made us immensly proud of what we have delivered keeping both their legacy and the history of this site alive for Slough.
"We are thrilled to welcome the first residents to the Horlicks Factory, witnessing them embark on their new lives in this iconic and historic building. Additionally, we are excited to announce that our first show home is now open, allowing anyone interested to experience the incredible lifestyle on offer."
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