World War Two trail for 80th anniversary

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, Broxbourne Council has produced this trail of sites within the Borough with links to World War Two.

A map of key World War Two sites in the Borough, which you can find below, includes:

  • Lieutenant Ellis Way where an American Air Force bomber crashed
  • Burnt Farm where an anti-aircraft gun emplacement was located
  • The Borough’s four war memorials
  • Locations where bombs dropped in the Borough
  • Sites of pillboxes
  • The role played by Broxbourne Aerodrome
  • Locations where Nissen huts and air raid shelters were made

Not every location could be included, so to find out more, we recommend a visit to Lowewood Museum in Hoddesdon to access their extensive collection.

The creation of the trail was one of many events created to mark the 80th anniversary. These included a film screening, flag raisings, and a Lowewood Museum exhibition titled 'Broxbourne at War'. You can find out more in this press release.

World War Two Trail Map