Waltham Cross, The New River c.1950

Photo ref: W163029

The 2nd July 2021 will mark the centenary of the opening of Cedars Park to the public. The park was given to the people of Cheshunt on 19th December 1919 and it took two years to transform the overgrown gardens of the country house known as The Cedars into a public park. The Friends of Cedars Park are on a mission to collect as many personal memories and old photos taken in the park as ...see more

Hi All, I work at The Holdbrook Hub which is a community based project based in the heart of of the Holdbrook community. For the last few months we have been running a Holdbrook heritage project. We are looking for pictures and memories of Holdbrook/Waltham New Town. I would love to hear any stories and see pictures to add to our project. Michelle

Hi All. Just wondered if anyone remembers the mission hall between WX &WA. We used to have a games night there on a Tuesday or a Thursday, (cannot remember which), you could only go if you attended the church on the previous Sunday. Also the dances that were held at the Cheshunt Fire Station every so often. Was the leading fireman that taught me how to pass the driving test, I had been driving for a couple ...see more

Hello does anyone know of the comrades club in cross bridge street Waltham cross Bill Jamieson was the secretary of this club,he and his wife Mabs lived opposite the club I understand Bills portrate hangs over the bar along with his banjo. Does anyone remember when all the Jamiesons had get togethers in this club I think in mostly the 1950s I would love to hear from anyone who remembers Bill and Mabs Jamieson or ...see more