Hertfordshire Collection

St. Albans Market Day possibly 1920s

Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1979
Drummer Louie Bellson and his big band in concert at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 7 November 1979. Also pictured are trombonists Kurt Berger and Doug Wintz

St Albans / Penrose 1926
St Albans, Hertfordshire: French Row

Map of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 5: Christianity Today and Tomorrow, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

St Albans Abbey 1802
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. The Abbey was founded in 793 by Offa, King of Mercia, supposedly on the site of the martyrdom of St Alban in A.D. 303

St. Albans, 1809. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
St. Albans, 1809. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Welwyn Garden City, an example of town planning
An advertisement for new houses and industrial sites at the new town of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, an example of town planning, designed to take people away from polluted cities

Old County Map of Hertfordshire 1611 by John Speed
A facimile of John Speeds historical map of Hertfordshire originally published for the " Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain"

Hitchin, Herts 1940S
The corner of Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the speed limit for W.D. (War Department) vehicles is 15 m.p.h. The Half Moon pub, sells Noted Luton Ales, too

Stevenage New Town
This pedestrianised shopping centre at Stevenage New Town, Hertfordshire, England was the first in England, opened in 1959. It was also the first designated New Town in 1946. Date: July 1966

Path through bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) forest, Ashridge, Hertfordshire, England

Wallingford Screen, St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire
View of the 15th century Wallingford Screen (high altar) in St Albans Abbey, Hertfordshire. The statues were destroyed during the Dissolution, but were replaced in the 19th century

Market, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Market, Hitchin, near Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1904

William Hale
WILLIAM HALE Well-fed resident of Kings Walden, Hertfordshire, with his autograph Date: 1749 - 1829

Pishiobury Approved School, Hertfordshire
Aerial view of the Approved School at Pishiobury, near Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. A cricket match is taking place. Date: circa 1940s

The Ovaltine Factory and Farms, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England. Date: circa 1940s

New Forest, UK
New Forest. Beech (Fagus sylvatica) trees in Mark Ash Wood, New Forest, UK, in October

Ladies Cycling Club
Jolly Hockey sticks! Its the Rosslyn Ladies Cycling Club, causing quite a stir as they cycle through the village of Hadham Cross, Hertfordshire, England. 1930s

Stanstead Abbotts - The Bridge
The village of Stanstead Abbott in Hertfordshire lies on the Greenwich Meridian. Date: 1907

Letchworth / Hillshott
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire: Hillshott, a street of small houses

Hitchin, Herts 1940S
The corner of Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the speed limit for W.D. (War Department) vehicles is 15 m.p.h. A horse and cart keeps strictly to this limit

Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire
Crib Street, Ware, near Hertford, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

England / Wareside
The pretty little village of Wareside, near Ware, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

England / Sawbridgeworth
Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, showing some of its quaint and picturesque old houses. Date: 1950s

Sir John Brockett
SIR JOHN BROCKETT of Brockett Hall, Hertfordshire : merchant trading with Spain. Date: 1538 - 1598

Cinema, Letchworth
Queuing to see The Golden Voyage of Sinbad at the Broadway cinema, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England Date: circa 1969

Statues of Krishna and Rada, Bhaktivedanta Manor temple, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coal Narrow Boats
A pair of laden narrow boats, with their cargoes of coal, passing through a lock on the Grand Union Canal near Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Lonnie Donegan on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1979

St Marys Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
St Marys Church, Hitchin, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1910s

England / Rickmansworth
A solitary vehicle leaving Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England, in the days when it was more like a country lane. Date: 1950s

St Albans, Hertfordshire
The medieval clock tower at St Albans, Hertfordshire Date: 1948

George Melly on stage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 8 April 1983

St. Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. A sacred site from ancient times, Benedictine monks built an abbey in St. Albans memory. Later rebuilt by the Normans. Date: 1930s

Multiview, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Multiview, Letchworth Garden City, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Hartfordshire and the situation of Hartford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113460 Hartfordshire and the situation of Hartford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Tewin Water House and Tewin Water, Hertfordshire
View of Tewin Water House and Tewin Water, at Digswell, Hertfordshire, with a host of golden daffodils in the foreground. The house was built in the 17th century

Napsbury Asylum Administration Block, Hertfordshire
The administration block of the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, also known as Napsbury Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Grand Union Canal
Narrow boats passing through the locks on the Grand Union Canal at Rickmansworth, in the Colne Valley, Hertfordshire, England

Rickmansworth / Herts / 50S
A sylvan glimpse in one of Rickmansworths pretty lanes, one of the beauty spots of Hertfordshire

England / Gorhambury House
Remains of Gorhambury House, Hertfordshire

Rickmansworth - 1922
Grand Union Canal, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Acorn weevil (Curculio glandium) Portrait on an Oak bud, Hertfordshire, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked - Captive

The Spirella Building, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
The Spirella Building, Letchworth Garden City, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1938

Ian Dury in the play Talk of the Devil at the Palace Theatre, Watford. He is pictured with Kate Lock who plays the part of Geraldine

Photograph of Stonehouse Hotel, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Winter scene in Watford, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Aerial pictures from the Oasis concert held at Knebworth House. 10th August 1996

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Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Hertfordshire, a county in England that offers a diverse range of attractions. Step back in time as you explore St Albans, with its fascinating Penrose House from 1926 and the majestic St Albans Abbey dating back to 1802. Immerse yourself in the past with an old county map created by John Speed in 1611. Experience the innovative town planning of Welwyn Garden City, exemplifying urban design at its finest. Take a stroll through this planned city using the Map of Welwyn Garden City from 1926, marveling at its well-organized layout. Witness the transformation of Stevenage into a thriving New Town, showcasing modern architecture and urban development. This vibrant town is constantly evolving while preserving its historical roots. Indulge your senses amidst nature's splendor with a tranquil path winding through bluebell forests in Ashridge. The enchanting sight of Hyacinthoides non-scripta blooms will leave you captivated by Hertfordshire's natural wonders. Transport yourself to Hitchin during the 1940s and experience life during wartime Britain. This historic market town has stories to tell about resilience and community spirit. Admire George Sidney Shepherd's stunning depiction of St Albans from 1809, capturing the essence of this charming city steeped in heritage. Marvel at Wallingford Screen within St Albans Abbey—an architectural masterpiece that stands as testament to centuries-old craftsmanship. While exploring Hertfordshire, don't miss out on venturing beyond its borders to discover other gems like New Forest—a captivating destination offering breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife encounters. Embrace an active lifestyle by joining one of Hertfordshire's Ladies Cycling Clubs—where camaraderie meets adventure on two wheels. Hertfordshire beckons with tales from different eras alongside picturesque landscapes waiting to be explored.