Find here what happened when Hollywood touched down in Welwyn Garden City, where a haunted school for the deaf was sited, and what it was like to be a pioneer in the town's post war housing developments.
Stanborough park
A relaxing spot with activities for all ages
Bridges
Did you know that Queen Victoria refused to cross the viaduct?
Churches
The ringing of church bells in Welwyn Garden City is forbidden.
Hospitals
"All my friends & I were wildly excited when the Queen came to open the QE II Hospital in 1963."
Housing
6,000 people buy their own home at knock-down prices.
Libraries
A Library has been in Welwyn Garden City since 1922
Pubs
Do you remember pub/rock groups in the 60s & 70s that went on to stardom?
Schools
Handside School was thought to be very much 'cutting edge' at its time of opening.
Shops
In Welwyn Garden City you can shop till you drop! :)
Theatres
During the war the Barn was taken over by the army and later used as a Sea Cadet Training Centre.