A reader s opinion that Watford has become soulless with no character has sparked a lot of attention recently. Reader G Crowe recently wrote to the Watford Observer fearing that the borough was becoming another part of the “London spillover” due to building work and also claimed the town now has “no culture, no outstanding art work or features and any trace of history has been erased”. His letter has attracted a lot of opinion since it was published online yesterday and people have not held back in leaving comments with their thoughts on our Facebook page. Some thought the removal of John Lewis was a blow for the town, while others miss the old Watford Market in Charter Place, which was redeveloped.
Watford Borough Council is on the lookout for new traders for Watford Market. Credit: Simon Jacobs Small businesses are being encouraged to sign up to become a part of Watford Market. Watford Borough Council is investing £250,000 in a bid to create the market in the town centre more inviting to customers. Those running the market say they are looking for the best street food, art and retail operators to join them to support their Eat Local Shop Local philosophy , joining existing traders and businesses on site. A coffee shop or café, bakery, unique street food, artisan foods/delicatessen, fashion boutique, designer maker/arts/creative and local brewery/cocktails/speciality gin are the types of businesses the council is appealing to.
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1990 - 1992 – The Harlequin Centre opens in phases Watford s shopping centre was opened between 1990 and 1992 and several old shops in Queens Road were demolished to make way for the new shopping centre in the town.
The shopping centre with the Harlequin branding Some shops were also forced to move, including the Trewin Brothers’ department store - now known as John Lewis - in Queens Road. According to the department store, staff at Trewins moved out of their store in Queens Road using cages and trolleys to carry stock to a new location in Watford.
1992 – 2013 - The Harlequin Centre opens for business
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