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One of the earliest flat roofed buildings in Letchworth by Taperall and Haase 1906  1906 Cottage by M.H.Baillie Scott the eminent Edwardian architect
The corner of Icknield Way still has the old Elim church , but this has been closed since the congregation moved into an refurbished empty factory opposite the old Irvin building. There are a few houses opposite Norton Way Motors, then new housing is being constructed on the site that was Hertfordshire Windows and before that the site of an early Letchworth newspaper. The next building is fairly original, and consists of flats over shops with an arch giving access to the back of the next building which is on the corner of Nevells Road. This modern multi-purpose development Birchwood Court built in 1988/9 houses a large doctors practice on the ground floor and 18 one and two bedroom apartments.
Next on your right is the Salvation Army Hall. The Salvation Army have been active in Letchworth since 1907 , the present hall was built in 1936. Originally the only way North from the town center from this point was by a cattle creep (opened in 1851) under the railway lines, emerging at the present location of The Settlement's car park, then known as Archway Road. The present railway bridge was officially opened in 1913 on the same day as the official opening of the railway station and Pixmore School. Constructed by the Great Northern Railway Co and First Garden City Limited , and financed by Hertfordshire County Council , Hitchin Rural District Council , Letchworth Parish Council , Great Northern Rail Company and First Garden City Limited. As you go under the bridge watch out for the pigeons, especially if there is a train crossing. We passed the junction of Norton Way North and Icknield Way I would just like to have a quick look around there before going on. Letchworth Plan |
