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My mother Kathleen Culverhouse was born in Radlett in 1925 . I am trying to trace an old school friend of hers, Betty Watling - who married to become Betty Shearer. Betty had a brother Jimmy Watling. Would anyone remember them or know where they are now? They went to the Radlett Church of England School. I can find no trace of that school now. Thank you.
Radlett Prep
I attended Radlett Prep between 1958 and 1965.
It was located in a converted three story Edwardian house on the corner of Hillside Avenue and Aldenham Grove that has since been converted back to a private residence. Radlett Prep was owned and run by a Mr and Mrs Bishop who lived in a house opposite the school. They both wore black gowns and were fierce educators. I hated Mr Bishop. It was probably mutual. He picked on me, and he probably thought that I wasn’t exactly doing him any favours by being there – except for paying the school fees, that is.
I lived in Elstree and got the 353 bus back and forth. Some kids from Elstree were ferried by their parents; some participated in pooling and some not. We sometimes pooled with Jamie Diamond’s Dad who was a cool film stuntman. Radlett was definitely posher than Elstree. Radlett Prep was in a... Read more
1963 to 1977
My family lived in Goodyers Ave. Dad had #65 built by the next door neighbour who sold us the plot! Best mates were Antony Draper [Oakridge Ave], then Chris Francis [Craighall Ave], then Charlie Thompson [Watling St] and Andrew Brodie [Williams Way]. I went to Colney St Primary School [Mrs Meggat] and then Radlett Prep. School [Geoff Pullen and the Bishops]. After RPS I went to St Columba's in St Albans. My intro to work was milk-rounds and then at WH Smiths with Mr and Mrs Bell [Eddie and Betty!] doing paper rounds. I then worked in the shop on the tills [with Nigel Goodman] during the school holidays. Mr Bell was a formidable boss! Confirmation classes with Andrew Daynes at Christchurch followed by the real deal conducted by Archbishop Robert Runcie. Loved Radlett and still drive through occasionally.
Post-War Years
We lived in The Avenue for 2.5 years just after WW2. I went to the village school, which only had 2 classes, juniors and infants. The rooms were separated by a partition that could be folded back. If I remember correctly, we would walk in crocodile to the church hall for our school lunches. My brother, born in 1942, must have started school during our time here.
Pats Pantry
I also remember Radlett well. The fantastic greengrocers, Drapers and Pats Pantry, which was a traditional cafe serving roast dinnersm afternoon tea, and the cinemam Radletts House of Comfort which is now a synagogue. From 1964 to 1968 I played in the Radlett cricket team Colts and reached the giddy heights of the 2nd Eleven. Like a lot of places Radlett has changed but has still manged to retain a village atmosphere.
The Folly, Radlett
I am trying to find out more about The Folly in Radlett. My great grandfather, Charles Piper, lived there from 1902 - 1924 with his family, running a garden nursery. When he died in 1924, he is buried at the 'parish church, I am not sure whether the family stayed in Radlett.
Any information welcome
The Warren Radlett
Does anyone know of someone who has knowledge of where the Mackay's from the Warren ended up? Or if anyone knew an Icelandic student who stayed with them in 1969? All information greatly appreciated!! Thank you ~Kris
Radlett Park Estate Help
Hello, I am a Radlett Resident and I am desperate for any knowledge you may have of the Radlett Park Estate and its development in the early 1900s. Please call me as soon as you can - 01923 856754. Thanks. Nov/2009
