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Who was pub landlord?
The landlord of a former pub in Watford High Street is the subject of an enquiry from Mrs P Sanderson, of Newton Common, near Newbury. Mrs Sanderson said: “I’m endeavouring to research William Frederick Sanderson, who ran the Rose and Crown pub in High
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Bands in Watford
Of the many famous bands that have played in Watford, reader Edward Osbourne has seen quite a few. He writes: “Regarding the question about famous faces at the Town Hall, this is not so much faces but bands. “In the 70s I saw Family, The Kinks, Hawkwind
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Actor was no relation
A question about former Watford Fields resident, and actor, Terry Scott prompted Mrs A Cottrell to write to Nostalgia. Mrs Cottrell, of Gaddesden Crescent, Watford, said: “Your question was Tommy Scott – who ran the Leathersellers Arms – related to Terry
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'Tickets were like gold dust'
Reader John Pipe emailed Nostalgia regarding dance nights in Watford. Mr Pipe said: “I was a regular dancer, both on Thursday and Saturday nights at the Watford town hall, prior to doing my National Service in 1954. “I can remember the following big
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Did you work for Scammells?
The subject of Scammells Motors mentioned recently in Nostalgia resonated with Jean Parish, of Tolpits Lane, Watford. She said: “Well, it’s only 20 years ago that Scammell Motors was closed so there are still many still living in Watford. “The late
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Central Watford gridlocked
Commuters face heavy queues and congestion in central Watford with reports coming in of "the worst traffic" ever seen in the town. Police have not reported any incidents but traffic on the ring road is allegedly stationary.
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Carpenders Park Home Guard
Reading Nostalgia on October 3, Brian Brennan spotted his father pictured among the members of the Carpenders Park platoon of the Home Guard. Mr Brennan, from Bowring Green, South Oxhey, said: “We lived at Watford Heath. We were quite a big family, four
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Dancing the night away
Following the 25th anniversary of the date Odhams (Watford) Ltd, the printers, closed its doors, reader Tom Farrell sent Nostalgia this photo. Mr Farrell, from Beechwood Rise, Watford, said: “During the 1950s and 1960s a thriving social club operated
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Looking back at Chater School
This young schoolgirl is Maureen Southam, née Shrimpton, who wrote to Nostalgia with her memories of Chater School. Mrs Southam, of New Road, Croxley Green, said: “I started Chater School in September 1953 just before my fifth birthday. The first year
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Bedroom Farce at The Community Centre, The Nap, Kings Langley****
The bedroom is perhaps the last place anyone would want a 'farce' to take place, but that was exactly the unfortunate fate of four couples in Bedroom Farce, the latest production from the Kings Langley Players. At the centre of the problem
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BBC crew come to Sarratt
Sarratt Post Office underwent a temporary face lift this week as it starred in a hit BBC murder mystery drama. The Post Office, on the Green, was transported to the fictional village of Morbury for an episode of the award-winning Waking the
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Supermarket helps local charities
Six local charities have shared a £2,000 donation from a Rickmansworth supermarket. The Waitrose Community Matters scheme was launched in August, where each store is handed £1,000 a month split between three good causes. Every customer who enters
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Watford lorry scam cracked
Dangerous lorries could still be operating on the streets of south west Hertfordshire, police have warned, 17 months after they cracked a bogus licence scam. On Friday, John Plummeridge and Philip Cameron were found guilty of fraud, having headed a
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Behind the Screens
Well the credit crunch is turning in to a recession just in time for Christmas – what joy! But will it make any difference to health services? So far, the government has rejected any suggestions that it is to revisit its plans on health spending,
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Family praise 'brilliant' care
Family and friends of a young Watford woman who died of cancer have raised more than £4,000 for the Peace Hospice in tribute to the “brilliant” care she received. Wearing red t-shirts bearing the name and photograph of Lisa Ann Craig, a
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Town set for Remembrance Festival
Rickmansworth's Watersmeet Theatre will host this year’s Hertfordshire Festival of Remembrance on Sunday. Hundreds of people are expected to honour the memories of the thousands of servicemen and women killed since the First World War by attending an
