Maidenhead
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Coordinates: 51°31′18″N 0°43′04″W / 51.5217°N 0.7177°W
| Maidenhead | |
 Maidenhead on the River Thames |
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 Maidenhead
Maidenhead shown within Berkshire |
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| Population | 78,000 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | SU889811 |
| Unitary authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ceremonial county | Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MAIDENHEAD |
| Postcode district | SL6 |
| Dialling code | 01628 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Royal Berkshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Maidenhead |
Maidenhead is a town in England in Berkshire. About 60,000 people live in the town. The town is about 25 miles (41 kilometres) from London. It is named after a wharf that was built there in 1297. It lies on the River Thames.
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