The Berkhamsted magistrates decided that a boy witness, 11 years old, was too young to take the customary oath but the chairman warned him: “You must tell the truth as far as you can.”
[From the Watford Observer of August 26, 1933]
For more stories from the Watford Observer’s archive, go to our Nostalgia section by clicking HERE
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here