Memories of gas showroom at The Dome roundabout in Watford

The Watford Observer has again teamed up with its friends at Watford Museum to look back at structures, objects or businesses from the town’s past that have either disappeared or been relocated and this week we look back at this 60-year-old view of The Dome roundabout.

The museum’s volunteer archivist Christine Orchard said: “This view, of what today is the Asda side of The Dome roundabout, shows there used to be a gas holder and gas showroom here.

• Dome roundabout was named 'after nearby Dome garage'
• When a new superstore was being built in Watford

The gas showroom in front of the Dome gas holder with the Odhams clock tower to the left (Image: Watford Museum)

“I understand that all sorts of products for the home could be purchased in the showroom including gas-powered fridges and irons.

“This image is from around 1964 when the whole roundabout was manicured with small flower beds. Now we also have mature trees and bushes.

That side of the roundabout looks very different today (Image: Google Street View)

“The gas holder and showroom are gone but you can still see Odhams clock tower.”

Visit the Museum Facebook page or website www.watfordmuseum.org.uk to see more historic photos.

More archive pictures of The Dome roundabout below

The roundabout in 1936 (Image: Watford Museum)

The roundabout c1965 (Image: Watford Museum)

Looking down on the roundabout in July 1968 (Image: Watford Museum)