Back in June 2003, former Watford Observer photographer Pete Stevens took to the skies with Firecrest Aviation from Elstree to photograph the town and surrounding areas.
During his flight, he captured the images on this page which show the ground with the old Main Stand and Family Terrace area and before the flats for NHS workers had been built at the rear of the Rookery.
We began our look back through these aerial pictures last week, with aerial views of Stephenson Way and Radlett Road, Watford Junction and its surrounds and the town centre.
Read more: 12 stunning pictures showing Watford from the sky 20 years ago
In addition to the home of the Hornets, scroll through the images below showing more views of the town centre, the Town Hall area, Watford Junction, St Albans Road and Rickmansworth Road.
![Watford Observer: The heart of the town centre from the air.]( "Watford Observer: The heart of the town centre from the air.")
The heart of the town centre from the air. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
We’ll bringing you more fantastic aerial shots of Watford and the surrounding area from 2003 over the next few weeks.
![Watford Observer: The West Herts Sports Club pitches in the bottom left corner of this picture.]( "Watford Observer: The West Herts Sports Club pitches in the bottom left corner of this picture.")
The West Herts Sports Club pitches in the bottom left corner of this picture. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: The Town Hall roundabout an underpass is prominent in this image.]( "Watford Observer: The Town Hall roundabout an underpass is prominent in this image.")
The Town Hall roundabout an underpass is prominent in this image. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: From Rickmansworth Road into St Albans Road.]( "Watford Observer: From Rickmansworth Road into St Albans Road.")
From Rickmansworth Road into St Albans Road. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: A higher view overlooking the Rickmansworth Road area.]( "Watford Observer: A higher view overlooking the Rickmansworth Road area.")
A higher view overlooking the Rickmansworth Road area. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: St Albans Road flows from the bottom of this image to the right with Watford Junction in the middle.]( "Watford Observer: St Albans Road flows from the bottom of this image to the right with Watford Junction in the middle.")
St Albans Road flows from the bottom of this image to the right with Watford Junction in the middle. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: The housing off St Albans Road dominates the bottom part of this picture.]( "Watford Observer: The housing off St Albans Road dominates the bottom part of this picture.")
The housing off St Albans Road dominates the bottom part of this picture. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: Overlooking St Albans Road.]( "Watford Observer: Overlooking St Albans Road.")
Overlooking St Albans Road. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: The full picture from which the image at the top of this page was taken.]( "Watford Observer: The full picture from which the image at the top of this page was taken.")
The full picture from which the image at the top of this page was taken. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
![Watford Observer: Another view of the stadium almost 20 years ago.]( "Watford Observer: Another view of the stadium almost 20 years ago.")
Another view of the stadium almost 20 years ago. (Image: Pete Stevens / Firecrest Aviation Elstree)
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 hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel