Watford

A Pictorial History

by Alan Ball

Published by Watford Borough Council, 1972

Hardback, 80 pages

     This book describes what happened to Watford in the 50 years following town getting its Charter in 1922. This means that while it is of considerable interest to those researching 20th century there is comparatively little relevant to earlier history. Topics covered:

Charter Day, Local Government and the Town Hall, Civic Regalia, Remembrance Day, The General Strike, Cassiobury, The Grove, Bedford Almshouses, Hospitals, Floods, Posters and Announcements, Cinemas and the Palace Theatre, The Second World War, The Harrow Train Crash, Transport, Parks and the Grand Union Canal, Sport, Public Library Services, Twin Towns, Royal Visits, Freedom of Entry, Education, Housing, Commerce and Industry, Central Area Redevelopment, St Mary's Church, Multi-story Car Parks.

The cover shows Cassiobury from the air - before it was demolished in 1927.

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