This volume explores the history of Watford from the earliest times to the 1970s. Set against a background of some of the major events in English history, ittells the story of how a small medieval settlement became the town we see today.
Drawing on thirty years of research, Mary Forsyth provides a fascinating insight into the changing face of the town, thelocal characters who inspired and instigated its transformation, and the national events that shaped its development through the ages. Illustrated with selected images from Watford Museum and the authorâ??s own collection, itwill interest newcomers and local residents alike, celebrating the history of this major Hertfordshire town
