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Watford (/ ˈ w ɒ t f ər d / ⓘ) is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, 15 mi (24 km) north-west of Central London, on the banks of the River Colne. Initially a small market town, the Grand Junction Canal encouraged the construction of paper-making mills, print works, and breweries.
Nov 12, 2020 · Watford Through the Ages. A brief outline of the history of the town. by Watford Museum. Watford began as a settlement in the 12th century when a market was granted to the Abbot of St. Albans as the lord of the manor. He chose a site along a route already used by travellers, where the market continued to be held until 1928.
May 21, 2024 · The 20th century was of special significance for the county: it brought to Hertfordshire the two pioneer “garden cities” of the modern era— Letchworth (1903) and Welwyn Garden City (1920)—and four of the eight new towns planned around London since World War II — Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, and Welwyn.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Welcome to Our Watford History, a website produced by Watford Museum, in conjunction with the Heritage Lottery Fund. This site provides a brief history of the town from the twelfth century to date, and a place for the community to share photographs and their memories of Watford.
The history of Watford as a settlement began close to this spot in the 12th century, when the Abbot of St. Albans, who owned the land here, was given permission to hold a weekly market. He chose a site on a slight rise above the ford over the river Colne, along a route already used by travellers.
History of Watford. By Mary Forsyth Watford began as a settlement in the 12th century when the Abbot of St Albans who owned the land here was given permission to hold a weekly market. He chose a site on a slight rise above the ford over the river Colne, along a route already used by travellers.
Nov 24, 2020 · Timeline. 20th Century, Revolutions, Victorian. Place. England, United Kingdom. Building Category. Museum. Watford Museum covers the history of the local area in Hertfordshire and that of Watford itself, reflecting the diversity of life in this town...
