Chalvey Chalvey

Chalvey - Definition and Overview

Chalvey
Administration
Borough:Slough
Region:South East England
Nation:England
Other
Ceremonial County:Berkshire
Traditional County:Buckinghamshire
Postal County:Berkshire

Chalvey was a village but is now a suburb in the unitary authority of Slough in Berkshire, England. Prior to the 1974 boundary changes, it was formerly in Buckinghamshire.

It was first recorded in 1217 as Cealf, an Old English word meaning "Calf Island".

There are local legends about

  • the "Chalvey Stab Monkey" involving an organ grinder and a stabbed monkey; the first person to get blind drunk on the anniversary of the monkey's funeral is declared "Mayor of Chalvey".
  • the Chalvey Treacle Mines


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