Over the years, many people's paths have crossed at Watford.

Here you can find out their stories and add your own.

Photo by Matt Jones

About this website

Exterior of Watford Museum
Watford Museum

In the late 1880s, Watford was a pretty country town. It grew into a bustling suburb of a great metropolis. This website, produced by Watford Museum, describes the journeys that brought people to Watford and gives a flavour of the town's many lifestyles and cultures.

Read more of the introduction to Watford Junction

Visit the Watford Museum website

Watford footballers

Photograph of Luther Blissett
Discover Luther's story

Luther Blissett is a Watford football icon. But did you know that the first black players for Watford were two brothers who began playing in 1898?

Read the story of football in Watford

What's new?

Your stories shared

Lots of visitors to the Watford Junction website have been sharing their memories of living and visiting the town, whether in recent times or the distant past. You can read their stories here.

Once you've read what everyone else is saying, why not share your own story? You can find out more about how to join in with the project here.

Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund