Author: Mary ForsythPublisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750966483
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
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, it tells 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, the local 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 author's own collection, it will interest newcomers and local residents alike, celebrating the history of this major Hertfordshire town.