I lived in Ħertford and apart from the free gigs in the park every summer (until about 1981) the place was a shithole referred to as the gateway to the east. Violent yobs everywhere.
"Harlow was planned in the days before every family was expected to have a car". And the council still sticks to this, even though most families now have 2-3 cars and the entire area is terrible for parking.
My family moved to Harlow in 1954 and we stayed until 1964. It was a wonderful place in those days with everything brand new, especially our schools and lots of green space dotted with sculptures. I occasionally return for a sentimental visit but the place has been spoiled by over-development and has lost the ethos created by Gibberd.
such a great town then and so much greenery. now stolen by plastic housing and London drop-outs. have lived here all my life now 68 and still love the bones of it and the old Londoners who came here to build a town. like my mum now 91
This is hilarious- a few of the kids saying they wouldn’t live in ‘London’ as there are vandals, it’s dirty, houses are smashed’. Is that all of London? Daft statements. Brainwashed by parents We lived in London, the beautiful area of Southgate, Wonderful houses, old and new, so much green space, tree etc. When we visited cousins in Harlow it was characterless, soulless, concrete and brick. Awful place.
Scary how much has changed in the years....and how much that first road you drove down has degraded. If it gets much worse they might need to disallow 2wd vehicles and put a trail rating on it.
I grew up in The Chantry and then moved to Ladyshot before leaving Harlow for good. Still come back to visit every ten years or so, love how not much has changed.
I went to school with Ray's kids and his wife Annie was friends with my mum. I remember when Ray cut this disc - we were all so thrilled for the family. Thanks so much for posting.
Thank you SO much for posting this rendition by Ray Morgan. I was 10 years old when this rendition came out in '71. I didn't know the beetles arrangement back then, and this one has always stayed with me. But it's 50 years since I last listened to it and I'm delighted to find this tonight. Thank you.
