Harlow: The art of the New Town 

Very interesting little film…My parents relocated to Harlow in 1960 when I was 10 years old….I went to Latton bush school and left home in 1968 with 10 O levels and 2 A levels to make my own way in the world……I have nothing but admiration and fond memories for the planners a creators of Harlow New Town. Almost all my friends lived in Council housing which for its time was excellent…. The schools ,environment, shopping and public amenities were very good indeed. It was such a tradgedy that this excellent social model was un picked in the 80’s during the massive sell off of “council housing” …if some of that early ethos has survived and is now being nurtured that is excellent news!

Very interesting. Fiance and I bought in 2021 near the stow. I wasnt too familiar with Harlow being an Enfield native, but its fascinating to the such history around our new home.

Henry Moores 'The Family' - now in the Civic Centre was placed there because vandel youths kept lnocking off the heads. However, though its now safe from vandelism its not being seen from the way Moore wanted it to be seen. Yes, it looks great close up but Moore wanted it to be seen from 100 / 200 yards away. Sadly this isnt possible due to the barbarian vandels in the town.

Such a shame the current council have let it turn into the armpit of essex