North Watford is an area in the town of Watford, Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom. It is now primarily a residential area which developed as a result of expansion from the town during the 19th century.
19th century houses & shopfronts on the St Albans Road, the area's main thoroughfare
Robin Day's Polyprop Chair, designed in Watford
Odhams Printworks
Christ Church, St Alban's Road
Hille ( HIL-ee} is a British Modern furniture manufacturer which is especially noted for its range of Modernist chairs. Its products have been influential in the history of interior design and the company has been engaged internationally in a number of major design projects, including furnishings for the Royal Festival Hall and Gatwick Airport. A number of prominent furniture designers have worked for Hille, including Robin Day and Fred Scott.
Former Hille headquarters in North Watford
Hillestak chair (Robin Day, 1951) early version showing original leg joint
Royal Festival Hall lounge chairs (Robin Day, 1951)
Reclining chair (Robin Day, 1952)