Street Names In West Watford

Colne Valley Light Railway

The Colne Valley Light Railway. For details see the history in June 2019 Blog archive

Photographs copyright Lynda Bullock except where otherwise stated

Above photograph courtesy and copyright Ron Fisher 1960



Above photograph courtesy and copyright Ron Fisher 1960








2 comments:

  1. 54321dadio@gmail.com31 January 2021 at 14:42

    Is picture 4 bridge of chaffinch lane going towards the farm cottages?

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    1. Lynda10 February 2021 at 11:56

      Yes it is. Bits of it can still be seen on the banks either side.

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