Leavesden Hospital was one of the area's largest employers during the 125 years it operated.
Thousands of people from far and wide came to work at the mental health facility from when it opened its doors in 1870 to when they closed for good in 1995.
On July 2, the Leavesden Hospital History Association invited former staff, volunteers, patients and anyone who had connection to the hospital to a reunion event held at the YMCA Community Hub and the Leavesden HIVE Heritage Centre in Leavesden Country Park.This was the first time in more than 27 years staff would have a chance to meet up with former colleagues, reminisce about their time at the hospital and take a walk down memory lane.
“Since the hospital closed, many have lost touch with their friends and co-workers and this reunion was a fantastic opportunity for them to meet up, share memories and some old photographs, remember their work at the hospital and the people who made it such a memorable experience for them. It was fantastic to finally see this event happen.
The film also featured the Coldstream Guards and the then Mayor of Watford, Norman Tyrwhitt, who was not only at the closing ceremonies of the hospital in 1995, but in the audience watching the film on the day of the reunion.A service of thanksgiving was also conducted by the Reverend Becky Leach of St Stephens Church, St Albans, in the East Lane Cemetery in remembrance of all the former staff and patients who are at rest there.
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