Remembering well known people in Watford, Bushey & Oxhey

Many well-known people were born in, lived in or passed through Watford, Bushey and Oxhey.

Geri Halliwell, Andrew Ridgeley, Vinnie Jones and Bradley Walsh are amongst those with local links who immediately spring to mind. But let's not forget Watford-born comedian Michael Bentine, founding member of the Goons; raconteur Cyril Fletcher, famous for his Odd Odes; and BBC television band leader Eric Robinson.

Mayor of Watford, Councillor Ray Reynolds; first Curator of Watford Museum, Helen Poole; and Terry Scott at the Museum's opening, Benskin House, March 14, 1981 Bill Oddie OBE was another celebrity who spent a few hours in Watford; in Cassiobury Park to be precise. One summer weekend c1993, the actor, comedian, birder, author and former television Goodie led a walk for local children, including my three, by the canal in the park. His aim was to help them identify birds and their calls. As we wended our way past groups of trees, we were suddenly shushed when he heard the call of an uncommon bird.

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