When bomb scare brought High Street to a standstill
A look back to when a bomb scare in Marks & Spencer brought Christmas shopping in Watford High Street to a temporary halt in December 1983.
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I'm the Community Content Editor for the Watford Observer. I write about a range of subjects including nostalgia, local history, local sport and other community news and am always keen to hear about any features and initiatives you wish to see covered.
I'm the Community Content Editor for the Watford Observer. I write about a range of subjects including nostalgia, local history, local sport and other community news and am always keen to hear about any features and initiatives you wish to see covered.
A look back to when a bomb scare in Marks & Spencer brought Christmas shopping in Watford High Street to a temporary halt in December 1983.
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