Herts Archives

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies is the specialist centre for the discovery of Hertfordshire's heritage from 1060 to the present day.

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@WareNext We hope to be on Instagram soon

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We're looking for #volunteers to visit #warwemorials the team need help with. We'd like people to check the #warmemorial's condition, take photos and add the info to War Memorials Online. Can you help? Today's #memorial is Much Hadham Church Bells
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Kids and Parents! Looking for a fun & creative activity? Join us for Garden Pop-Ups, where your little artists can craft their very own paper paradise using a variety of cool techniques! Only 12 spots available - don't miss out on this crafty adventure! 

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Here are photos of both sides of a Roman coin we hold in our archives (ref: DE/Ce/Z2). Apparently, Rome was ‘sacked’ (trashed and looted) by the Visigoths on 24th August 410. Valens and Valentinian were brothers and ruled a bit of the empire each. #RomanEmpire #RomanCoins

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This document was catalogued decades ago as an address by Lord Verulam to the people of #Hertfordshire over recent “social discontent”. We've since discovered that it's to do with the #SwingRiots of 1830, when protests erupted as labourers struck for a living wage. Ref: 26179

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A colourful advertisement for fair ground games for hire from James Portland of Kensington, London, with illustrations of "The Revolving Horse" game & "The Tip-Me-Out Boat", c1929 (Ref: DE/Ha/B1934). 

#WorldFunFairMonth #FunFairs

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Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together!

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/wT3hJ4fifI

#FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

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Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together!

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/wT3hJ4fifI

#FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

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Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together!

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/wT3hJ4fifI

#FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

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Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together!

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/wT3hJ4fifI

#FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

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Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together!

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/wT3hJ4fifI

#FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

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We've all heard the words "health and safety gone mad", but I think we can all agree it's best that the "Black-His-Eye" fun fair game has been left firmly in the past! Date and location unknown, DE/X1053/B4/4/196. 

#WorldFunFairMonth #FunFairs #Photography #Hertfordshire

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Come with us to learn and marvel at the beauty that County Hall has to offer. Join our FREE tour TOMORROW & explore the rich history, stunning art, and incredible architecture. Don't miss out on this truly wonderful experience! 🏛️✨ #CountyHall #History #Free #Tour #Hertfordshire

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@JamesBettley @SimoninSuffolk Thank you! 😀

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This unusual poppyhead from Throcking Church appears to show three acrobats and a bird. It's of unknown date and origin. Any suggestions as to the theme or dating gratefully received!

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Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together!

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/wT3hJ4fifI

#FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

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There's something hauntingly beautiful about these photos by Elsden & Sons of a Fun Fair at Old Station, #Hertford. Those with a keen eye will have noticed McMullens Brewery at the rear. Taken November, 1890. CV/HER/359a. 

#WorldFunFairMonth #Photography #Hertfordshire #FunFairs

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For #ThrowbackThursday we have this lovely 1920s photo showing a child and their dog sat on the steps of a Vardo at Colney Heath. 

#ColneyHeath #GypsyRomaTravellerHistory #Dogs @GATE Herts UK