Fun Facts About Bushey
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The first written record of Bushey is an account in the Domesday Book, which describes a small agricultural village named ‘Bissei’ (which later became ‘Biss(h)e’ and then ‘Bisheye’ during the 12th century).
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Despite being close to London and having Watford on its doorstep Bushey retains the feeling of a small town and this is reinforced with events such as the Bushey Festival and quarter marathon which is held each July and the Horticultural Society’s flower and produce show.
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Bushey Film Studios in Melbourne Road were originally built by Hubert Herkomer and operated between 1913 and 1985. For much of its existence the studios focused on low-budget productions.
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It has been twinned with German town Landsberg am Lech in Bavaria (Southern Germany) for its historical link.