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Welwyn Garden Citizens' Handbook 1946

Author: anon

First published: 1946 by Welwyn Publications Ltd

Format: Paperback 7¼" by 5" with 55 pages

The small size and thin paper used for this handbook reflect the austerity of the time. Despite this there are sixteen black and white photographs reproduced in the centre pages, some of which are below.

The guide begins with a 2-page history of Welwyn Garden City.

Brief History of WGC

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Brief History of WGC

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Next is an account of the division of powers and responsibilities between the Urban District Council and the Welwyn Garden City Company. The councillors of the U.D.C. are listed (8 labour and 7 independent), plus its officers, followed by the directors of WGC Limited and its officers.

Council and Company

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Council and Company

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Council and Company

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After this are sections on clubs and societies, churches, health facilities, hotels, industries, political organizations, schools, and sporting facilities and clubs.

Bus stop at the Cherry Tree

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Victory revels - dancing in the streets at Peartree

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Victory revels - couples waltz on the Campus

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Victory revels - sit-down tea in Peartree

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Handside Lane in springtime

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Looking down the hill towards Digswell Viaduct

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