Welwyn Garden City, Composite c.1960

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This image is a coloured postcard: These coloured postcards were produced by the Frith company in the 1950s and 60s, in the earliest days of coloured postcard production, and were printed using a process called collo-colour. Although the results look quite basic to modern eyes, used to the wonders of the modern printing process, these postcards have a certain period charm as delightfully nostalgic ephemera items from the not-so-distant past.

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Nick Bowyer

I joined the BARN THEATRE SOCIETY in 1970 and we put on several performances of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas in the new (1972) building opposite the Campus

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Added 07 October 2023

Ryelands And Heronswood Secondary Modern

I remember coming to Ryelands in about 1955 or 6.It was a paradise for kids as only about half of was built and still some unfinished houses on Howlands.I knew Philip Young.and John Spong of Howlands,Illana and Philip Bouscilla,Caren White(first girlfriend),and several others.As far as I remember the farms had already been turned into the playing fields and Hyde House was still ...see more

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Added 03 July 2015

Wh Smiths And Welwyn Department Stores

My father managed WH Smiths in Howardsgate before the war. He later returned to WGC to manage the Books and Stationary Departments at Welwyn Stores between 1956 and 1979 when he retired. He will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Monday!

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Added 15 March 2014

Sherrardswood School In The Late 50s

Hello, I was a pupil at Sherrardswood from 1957 to 1959. Unfortunately, my presence at the school was no longer required when I was caught visiting the girls dormitory at night. I have since reformed (?) and am happily married, living in California. Also I changed my last name for certain reasons, and no, I'm not a fugitive from justice. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me as Brian Goldfield.

Welwyn Garden City, Sherrard Park School c1955

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Added 25 September 2013

The Francis Frith Collection Francis Frith