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Welwyn Garden City, Memorial And Hollybush Lane c.1955
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Hollybush Lane lies in the southern part of the Garden City, and its tree-lined footpath and grassy triangular area typify Ebenezer Howard's vision of a ordered village atmosphere. He imagined a community living within a country town landscape benefiting from modern amenities and facilities. Like its near neighbour at Letchworth, Welwyn Garden City successfully achieves all his requirements.

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A Selection of Memories from Welwyn Garden City

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Welwyn Garden City

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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
Welwyn Garden City, Stone Hills 1958
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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!
Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Stores c1955
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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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