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The deed of an Odhams apprentice

Tom Farrell's apprenticeship deed drawn up when he joined Odhams in 1954.

9:55am Friday 15th October 2010

Watford resident Tom Farrell has sent Nostalgia a copy of the Apprenticeship Deed he signed when joining Odhams in 1954.

When aircraft took off from Radlett

9:38am Friday 15th October 2010

This photograph of the Duke of Kent climbing out of the fuselage of an HP42 was taken as he opened Radlett Airfield on July 7, 1930.

Memories of Bushey Arches

12:54pm Friday 8th October 2010

What memories are there of Bushey Arches? Former Watford resident John Norfolk, who now lives in Tiverton, Devon, emailed: “When I see the present day Bushey Arches traffic I remember how it used to be.

Schooldays at Mount Pleasant Lane

1:00pm Friday 8th October 2010

Recent features about Mount Pleasant Lane School prompted memories for Ann Thomas, née Mitchell.

Keeping Sun history alive

12:47pm Friday 8th October 2010

Former Sun Printers worker TA Osborne emailed regarding the history of the famous Watford print firm.

Memories of Watford Market

12:45pm Friday 8th October 2010

Memories of Watford Market come from Mr G Wright, of Hagden Lane, Watford. He wrote: “I can just remember when Watford’s market was situated actually in the High Street (in the wide section between Church Place and Market Street).

First class service at Cookery Nook

12:04pm Friday 8th October 2010

Kings Langley resident Roger Pillinger has sent Nostalgia his memories of Cookery Nook, in The Parade, Watford.

Who knows these faces on the fence?

11:57am Friday 8th October 2010

The photograph above and the two below were sent to Nostalgia by Alastair East, from Leighton Buzzard.

‘It’s a mish-mash with gems’

4:29pm Friday 24th September 2010

After exploring the hidden history of Watford town centre, Nostalgia editor Michael Pickard joined Alan Jamieson, a trustee of Three Rivers Museum, for a walk to discover the secrets of Rickmansworth’s past.