People urged to share Coronation celebration plans on digital map
The Coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023. The government wants people to share their plans to celebrate the...
Watford Colosseum Eco-refurb will be a year before scaffolding is gone
The Iconic Watford Colosseum and Watford Borough Town Hall are undergoing a major makeover as part of an energy performance and low carbon heating improvement...
King Charles III Accession proclamation in Watford
A centuries’ old tradition the Accession of the new monarch, King Charles III took place this afternoon at the Peace Memorial in Watford. At 4pm...
Hertfordshire events cancelled due to the Queen’s death
We are now in a 10-day period of mourning which began at midnight on Thursday and will last until the Queen’s funeral.During this period, people...
Free Heritage Open Days this September to Discover Watford’s history
This September you are invited to experience Watford's history with a range of events and open days with the Heritage Open Days programme. From 3...
Watford FC subway mural unveiled as Hornets celebrates 100 years features Elton John
A new Watford Football Club mural adorning the subway leading to Vicarage Road Stadium, which reflects the history, the passion and the pride felt by...
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank holiday 2022 plans
Platinum Jubilee celebrations throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world as communities come together to celebrate The Queen’s historic reign for a...
Frogmore House restoration project shortlisted by the Civic Trust Awards
Frogmore House – the Grade II* listed 300 year old building on Watford’s Lower High Street – has been shortlisted by the Civic Trust Awards......
Paper mill fire: Salvage team committed to preserving history
Staff and volunteers have begun work on salvaging the collection of historical artefacts. The Frogmore papermill said in a post "it has been a challenging...
Watford 100 YEARS celebration: elected Mayor launches town centenary 💯
On Friday night, Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of Watford, has officially launched Watford’s centenary year, marking the town’s 100 years as a borough, by lighting...