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Changes to the local landscape
Tony and Sonia Waterton reflect on how the 'New Town' development changed the surrounding area
Thoughts on the new arrivals
Tony and Sonia Waterton talk about whether they wanted 'New Towners' at the time
First hearing about the 'New Town'
Tony and Sonia Waterton recall how they heard about Hemel Hempstead becoming a New Town
Celebrating sixty years in Hemel Hempstead
Eileen Bull explains how she celebrated living sixty years in her Hemel Hempstead house.
Fitting in with the locals
Eileen Bull reflects on the reactions of local residents to the new arrivals.
People moving away
Eileen Bull talks about how people living in the houses around her have moved away over time.
Funny story about a horse...
Eileen Bull recalls a funny story about a time when she travelled along the river by horse drawn boat.
The Queen's visit
Eileen Bull remembers how her friend met Queen Elizabeth II.
Hobbies, fashion and leisure activities
Eileen Bull talks about her free time activities.
Public transport and cars
Eileen Bull talks about travelling locally and her family cars.
Children and schools
Eileen Bull recalls bringing her son to Hemel Hempstead for the first time and his schooling.
Making friends
Eileen Bull remembers how she made friends after moving to Hemel Hempstead.
Shopping in Hemel Hempstead
Eileen Bull recalls her first impressions of shopping in Hemel Hempstead.
Furnishing the new home
Eileen Bull talks about setting up her new home.
First impressions
Eileen Bull's first impressions of Hemel Hempstead after she had moved there.
Coming to Hemel Hempstead
The story of Eileen Bull, who moved to Hemel Hempstead with her husband in 1954.
What the people of Hemel Hempstead thought of the new arrivals
Una Taber talks about trying to fit in with the Hemel Hempstead locals
How Una found her house
Una Taber remembers how she and her family ended up living in Newfield Lane
How Una came to Hemel Hempstead
Una Taber and her husband Leslie moved into a house on Newfield Lane in July 1951, this is her story.
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