William Gower

Boxmoor (1881 Onwards)

My Grandfather Willliam Gower and his brother Arthur built most of old Boxmoor St. John’s Road, Cowper Road, Puller Road, Horsecroft Road, Kingsland Road and Sebright Road where they both lived.

I wish they had received more recognition.

By Marie Kibble

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