New Harlow signposts tell story of town's heritage

Potter Street in Harlow and its past in pottery production date back to Roman and medieval times

New heritage signposts will showcase an Essex town's "unique history", a council has said.

Harlow Council said it hoped "pride" would be restored in the town after 15 new information boards were installed at various locations.

They tell the story of Harlow and the transition it underwent to become a new town.

Artwork on the boards also shows what the area could have looked like during the Roman Empire and the 12th Century.

The project has been funded by Harlow Council's estate renewal fund programme.

The posts tell the stories of:

• The Harlow Temple site in River Way, which dates back to the days of the Roman Empire

• The Stow - the new town's first neighbourhood centre, which opened in 1952

• The Lawn - post-World War Two Britain's first tower block

• Potter Street and its past in pottery production

• Old Harlow and its history going back to the 12th Century

Sue Livings, Harlow Council's member champion for arts, culture and heritage, said: "I am delighted that these new Discover Harlow boards are now in place around the town.

A board has been placed outside Moot House on The Stow - the new town's first neighbourhood centre, which opened in 1952

"The boards will help to share some of the fascinating stories about different places around Harlow and their history.

"That history will continue to be part of the Harlow of today and the future. Not only will the new signboards tell the town's story to existing residents, but also to future generations - helping them to discover Harlow and connect to our town's unique past.

"The new signs really stand out and make a difference, as many of the previous signboards needed updating and refreshing."

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