The history and heritage of Watford we can feel nostalgic about
By Martin T Brooks The Leavesden Asylum/Hospital and Annex in 1937 and, inset, historian and author Martin T Brooks. Photos courtesy Leavesden Hospital History Association During a recent conversation with Sarah Priestly, curator of Watford Museum and Watford Council heritage manager, the question came up, as it does when two or more history buffs gather together: "Why do we spend so much time studying history/heritage? After all, it's just a bunch of old stuff". The answer to that question is most likely just as unique and personal ...
Source: watfordobserver.co.uk