The clothes the woman in this beautiful picture postcard scene are wearing give an indication of how long ago it was captured but not a great deal about the scene has changed since.
The Watford Observer is delighted to share pictures from the Museum of Watford's archive and this week we look back at this view of Grove Mill Lane.
The museum’s volunteer archivist Christine Orchard said: “I believe there has been a mill of some sort in the Grove Mill Lane area since the 13th century.
“The tallest building was constructed in the 1870s and was still a busy working mill in the early 1900s, long before its later conversion into flats today.
“Like today, it must have been quite a striking feature on a leafy road although much quieter.
“This view seems very little changed and I would imagine if the lady in this image was dropped into Grove Mill Lane as it is today, she would recognised the location instantly.”
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