This photo was taken almost 90 years ago but the appearance of one side of this Watford town centre street remains essentially unaltered.

The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the archive at Watford Museum and this week we look back at this image taken in Market Street.

The museum’s volunteer archivist Christine Orchard said: “The right-hand side of Market Street, just beyond Wellstones, has not changed its appearance since this summertime photo from 1937. It had the usual mix of independent businesses.

Watford Observer: Market Street in the summer of 1937Market Street in the summer of 1937 (Image: Watford Museum)

“Nearest the camera at no. 2, was Camfield's restaurant, then Luca & Sons' tea rooms. Further along, a newsagent, the Express dairy and a baker’s shop.

Watford Observer: A later view of the same stretch of the roadA later view of the same stretch of the road (Image: Bob Nunn/Watford Museum)

“Like today it was on a bus route, but traffic was two-way.”

Watford Observer: Market Street in August 2022Market Street in August 2022 (Image: Google Street View)

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