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Nostalgic memories of Harpenden's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Rothamsted
Much of the Farm Management Course I studied in Devon in the early 1970s was based on work done at Rothamsted. I felt very lucky to land a job here in 1975 and gradually to meet and even work with the authors of text books I had studied. I started work on the farm where my immediate boss was Jim Bidgood, who was replaced by Mike Rogers. Later I moved to Field Experiements working for Jim McEwen and George Dyke and ...see more
Harpenden, Rothamsted Research Station c1965
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Added 26 November 2021

The Silver Cup Pond
In the mid to late 1950s, we ten year olds used to "swim" in that pond despite the warnings about polio. The water was green and slimy and not more than a couple of feet deep. It was a man made concrete structure.
Harpenden, the Pond on the Common c1960
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Added 24 August 2018

Instrument Workshops
I worked in the instrument workshops as a draughtsman in the early 70's. Names I recall are: Brian Edwards, Dave Forder, Ron Turnpenny, Dave Clay and Don Burns.
Harpenden, Rothamsted Research Station c1965
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Added 25 October 2012

Silver Cup Pond
This was filled in due to a scare of polio in the early 1960s. It was called the Silver Cup pond because it was opposite the pub of the same name.
Harpenden, the Pond on the Common c1960
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Added 13 May 2010

Silver Cup Pond, Harpenden, Herts.
Having grown up in Harpenden I remember The Silver Cup Pond very well. Firstly, to answer the question posed, I'm sure that the pond was named after the pub that stands on the main road not far away, which in my time was the A6, in it's day the fore-runner of the M1. It is possible that the silver cup itself could have been a horse racing prize from the days when this sport could be seen taking ...see more
Harpenden, the Pond on the Common c1960
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Added 05 October 2008

The Pond On The Common
This pond used to be known as The Silver Cup Pond but I do not know where the name originated. Here was where children would sail toy boats or paddle. I have not yet come across a current photo or reference to this pond so I am wondering if it has survived health and safety strangulation. Would love to hear more about it.
Harpenden, the Pond on the Common c1960
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Added 28 August 2008