The building of the ring road changed Watford forever but some readers will remember how streets in the town centre looked before it was built.
The Watford Observer has again joined forces with its friends at the Museum of Watford to recall structures, objects or businesses from the town’s past that have changed, been developed, or are no longer visible but fondly remembered.
Today, we look back at this scene in a town centre road.
The museum’s volunteer archivist Christine Orchard said: “This view of King Street was photographed from Granville Road in the 1960s.
“This St Mary’s side has seen the most redevelopment over the years, with building plots redeveloped.
“King Street was a busy road and during the early phases of the ring road, became one-way.
“Today with a much the reduced flow of traffic it can seems a quieter local road, with much of the older buildings remaining.”
Visit the museum Facebook page or website www.watfordmuseum.org.uk to see more historic photos.
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