Jessie Axford - moving to a new town isn't always straightforward

Jessie Axford moved to Hatfield in 1956 with her husband, having previously lived in Surrey

contributed by Welwyn Hatfield Museum Service

Moving to a new town isn't always that straightforward

Bishops Rise, Southern end near Garden Avenue Junction, May 1956

Ken Wright ; Welwyn Hatfield Museum Service

Hazel Grove / Willow Way

Transcript:

For new residents like Jessie Axford, life in South Hatfield could get a bit confusing…..

“A bus came down Hazel Grove to a lay by, between our road and Willow Way, with the indicator saying South End (laughter), as the weather was nice I packed Christine’s bucket and spade and picnic and we boarded this bus …when I asked for a return to Southend the conductor said you are here.”

Clearly she thought she was going to the beach at Southend and not Southend in Hatfield!