Odhams (Watford) Ltd (1935–1983)
The photogravure works that reshaped North Watford, 1935–1983.
Odhams (Watford) Ltd opened in 1935 on the site now occupied by ASDA, becoming one of the world's largest photogravure plants and transforming North Watford. The article traces the parent Odhams Press from William Odhams' compositing days through Julius Elias's expansion to the Watford colour-magazine factory.