Hendon, Watford Way c.1955
Photo ref: H397026
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Photo ref: H397026
Photo of Hendon, Watford Way c.1955

More about this scene

Hendon was first recorded in the 10th century, but the Hendon we see in this photograph has very little in common with the original mediaeval centre about half a mile (as the crow flies) to the north. The expansion we see here was directly associated with a major road link into London and the arrival of the Northern Line in 1923. The neo-Georgian buildings around Central Circus clearly reflect that date, with the somewhat faceless super-cinema following a decade or so later. Enjoy the street furniture in this photograph, which includes a now almost-forgotten item - a police-box.

Memories of Hendon, Watford Way c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Hendon, Watford Way c.1955

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Saturday morning pics - mostly with Suzanne! Used to walk up and down Watford Way with Helene, our hair in bunches, bright pink lipstick, carrying paraffin cans (have no idea why!!). Jean Philip (Kushner)