The Weekly Trip To Watford

A Memory of Watford.

I was not born when the photo was taken in 1906 but I do well remember our weekly shopping trips to the Watford market just after world war two. There would always be time to visit the top end of the high street to admire the large golden fish in the pond. I found later that they were Golden Orf. On one of our visits there was quite a large gathering of people at the pond, bunting flags and balloons festooned the railings around the pond and quite a few very large model war ships were sailing. I think the celebration was in aid of our victory at sea, but if anyone can offer some information, please do.