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            The Postcard

A postally unused postcard that was published by C. W. Loosley of 114, High Street, Watford. The card, which was printed in England, has a divided back.

Watford

Watford is a town in Hertfordshire, England, 15 mi (24 km) north-west of Central London, on the banks of the River Colne.

Initially a small market town, the Grand Junction Canal encouraged the construction of paper mills, print works, and breweries. While industry has declined in Watford, its location near London and transport links have attracted several companies to site their headquarters in the town. Cassiobury Park is a public park that was once the manor estate of the Earls of Essex.

The town developed next to the River Colne on land belonging to St. Albans Abbey. In the 12th. century, a charter was granted allowing a market, and the building of St. Mary's Church began. 

The town grew partly due to travellers going to Berkhamsted Castle and the royal palace at Kings Langley. A mansion was built at Cassiobury in the 16th. century. This was partly rebuilt in the 17th. century and another country house was built at The Grove.

The Grand Junction Canal in 1798 and the London and Birmingham Railway in 1837 resulted in Watford's rapid growth, with paper mills such as John Dickinson at Croxley, influencing the development of printing in the town. 

Two brewers, Benskins and Sedgwicks, amalgamated and flourished in the town until their closure in the late 20th. century. Several head offices are based in Watford.

International conferences and sporting events have also taken place in Watford, including the 2006 World Golf Championship, the 2013 Bilderberg Conference, and the 2019 NATO summit, which all took place at The Grove.

Taken on: August 12, 2023

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