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Our History

Find out about the history of the town, including Watford's diverse past. You can also search the First World War Roll of Honour, which has biographies for all the known Watford service men who fought and died during that war.

  • Watford Through the Ages

    Watford Through the Ages

    A brief outline of the history of the town
  • Diverse Watford

    Diverse Watford (27)

    A celebration of the vibrant diversity within the town
  • History of Cassiobury

    History of Cassiobury (16)

    Historic seat of the Earls of Essex
  • St Mary's Church and Tombs

    St Mary's Church and Tombs (15)

    The oldest building in Watford
  • Transport

    Transport (4)

    From stagecoaches and canals to railways and motorways
  • Watford Football Club

    Watford Football Club (8)

    The story of the club and many of the key matches
  • First World War: Roll of Honour Online

    First World War: Roll of Honour Online (1440)

    Watford service men who fought and died during the First World War
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  • Using this Website

    Using this Website

    A quick guide to how this site is organised
  • Watford Through the Ages

    Watford Through the Ages

    A brief outline of the history of the town
  • A History of Watford's Diversity

    A History of Watford's Diversity

    From the 18th century to recent times
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