Slough (pop. 158,500) is an industrial town in southern England. It lies about 18 miles (29 kilometers) west of London. In 1998, Slough became a unitary authority, the primary form of local government in the United Kingdom. The Slough Trading Estate, an area of offices and small factories, was established in 1920. Light industries on the estate produce various products, including electronic components and processed food. Many people who live in Slough work in London.
