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?

My new world
"We have beautiful baby girl call Neneh. Now she is four years old and goes to local school in Watford. I am expecting my second child soon." Find out more
Life is not a bed of roses...
"My name is Miriam; I was born in Pakistan. My family lives in Pakistan." Find out more
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