Memories of Burton, C&A, Milletts and Mothercare in Watford

A Watford Observer photographer ventured into the town centre on a damp November day in 1987 to capture these shopping scenes in High Street, to the junction with Clarendon Road, and Market Street.

Take a look through the photos on this page and see how many of these shops you remember?

• When Watford's 'most luxurious department store' opened
• Memories of a butchers and a florist next door
• A nostalgic look inside Watford High Street's WHSmith

Zales jewellers next to Mothercare (Image: Watford Observer)

Although many of these once very recognisable brand names have disappeared altogether, some remain familiar to this day but have relocated to other premises in Watford.

DER television rentals next to Jean Junction with the shutters closed (Image: Watford Observer)

They will also bring back memories of how this part of the town centre itself looked 37 years ago, including Charter Place and its fountain before the site was redeveloped to become part of atria Watford.

Milletts alongside the Granada TV and video shop (Image: Watford Observer)

Fosters menswear shop next to The Watford Linen Centre in Charter Place (Image: Watford Observer)

C&A behind the fountain in Charter Place (Image: Watford Observer)

Another Charter Place clothing shop, Burton (Image: Watford Observer)

Beyond Nat West Bank was Dolland & Aitchison opticians and then a Wimpy restaurant (Image: Watford Observer)

Currys opposite Laura Ashley at the junction with Clarendon Road (Image: Watford Observer)

John Farmer shoe shop alongside Next, which is now in atria (Image: Watford Observer)

Boots opposite the Post Office in Market Street (Image: Watford Observer)

Qual and the Early Learning Centre in Market Street (Image: Watford Observer)

Shakers wine bar in Market Street (Image: Watford Observer)