The 1988 fire at Russell House was a sad end to the old house and the start of its new life as apartments. See here for more information
In 1986 planning permission was given to build “church and associated accommodation and car park on the former Sanders Orchids site”.
It is likely that some of the houses on Ridge Lane were built before 1934.
After 1934 the former country estate was being sold off for development and the area
1939-1945 – Second World War – Housebuilding The Second World War here, as elsewhere, soon
In the 1950’s houses were still being developed in the area – for example a
The Grade 2 listed Russells House, Watford, still exists – but now as a set of flats and dwellings. It is set in grounds facing Greenbank Road, and its history goes back to 1753, and earlier.
