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Heritage Pages

The Dacorum Heritage Trust publishes the Heritage Page articles after printed publication.

  • 'King of trades' made hay as horse-drawn travel ruled

    'King of trades' made hay as horse-drawn travel ruled

    “On cold nights, boys counted it a privilege to assemble round the glowing forge listening to the ringing music and ...
  • 101 years of cinemas in Hemel Hempstead

    101 years of cinemas in Hemel Hempstead

    We take a look at the pictures houses of Dacorum, from Electric Theatre to Leisureworld
  • A vital source of education or a hotbed of infidelity

    A vital source of education or a hotbed of infidelity

    The nineteenth century witnessed many developments in the quest for education, but Mechanics’ Institutes are perhaps the least familiar.  The ...
  • Before the days of team building . . .

    Before the days of team building . . .

    Photos and diary reveal an interesting outing to Luton by Apsley Paper Mill staff
  • Bikers motoring on after reaching the ton-up mark

    Bikers motoring on after reaching the ton-up mark

    During the early part of the 20th century, citizens of towns and cities throughout the United Kingdom noticed new sounds ...
  • Boosting business spurred plans for new train station

    Boosting business spurred plans for new train station

    John Dickinson realised that when the railway from London to Boxmoor opened on 13 July 1837, there was potential for ...
  • Bringing back memories of the hospital

    Bringing back memories of the hospital

    New project aims to recapture stories of the former Foundling building
  • Can you identify 6? Leisure & Hobbies show 1994

    Can you identify 6? Leisure & Hobbies show 1994

    Looks like thses pictures were taken in Hemel at the Leisure & Hobbies show on 23 April 1994.
  • Can you suggest a bubble caption?

    Can you suggest a bubble caption?

    We think this picture was taken at the Hemel Leisure and Hobbies show 1994
  • Dressing to impress is not a new concept!

    Dressing to impress is not a new concept!

    How clothes provide important clues as to what life was like in days gone by
  • Fanning the flames of the mysterious fire of Trowley

    Fanning the flames of the mysterious fire of Trowley

    Trowley Bottom is part of Flamstead village whilst at the same time being totally isolated and separate from it, providing ...
  • Game, set and match to tennis champion

    Game, set and match to tennis champion

    One of the sport's most celebrated athletes lived and worked in Hemel Hempstead
  • Get the message: telegrams and telephones

    Get the message: telegrams and telephones

    Since Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, it has become a necessity of everyday life. Prior to an ...
  • Help - Does anyone know what this is?

    Help - Does anyone know what this is?

    The assistant curator of The Dacorum Heritage Trust needs some help to identify this item. Please comment on this page ...
  • Hemel Hempstead cricket club's tale of long innings

    Hemel Hempstead cricket club's tale of long innings

    The Town Cricket Club, a familiar sight on its pitch near to Moor End Roundabout, began its long history in ...
  • Is this the original "Meals on Wheels" team?

    Is this the original "Meals on Wheels" team?

    We think this is the first “Meals on Wheels” service for Dacorum. Joan Hean is on the left and Sylvia Bouzatt ...
  • Meet the navy spy from Berkhamsted who helped kick- start conflict in Egypt

    Meet the navy spy from Berkhamsted who helped kick- start conflict in Egypt

    “Smith-Dorrien was more or less responsible for the commencement of the Egyptian War”. The Gazette, 23 May 1931. Henry Theophilus Smith ...
  • Needlework shows girls in training to be young ladies

    Needlework shows girls in training to be young ladies

    The Dacorum Heritage Trust worked with two local schools on a cross-curricular history, art and design project in the winter ...
  • Never was a soldier more fearless and devoted to duty

    Never was a soldier more fearless and devoted to duty

    Francis Vercoe was born at Adeyfield in 1889 and was the second son of James Vercoe, a carpenter at Adeyfield ...
  • New book brings a historic industry to life

    New book brings a historic industry to life

    100-year-old iron foundary was demolished to make way for Hemel Hempstead New Town
  • On track for a rivalry on the railways

    On track for a rivalry on the railways

    In 1830, the firm of George Stephenson and Son were called on to decide between rival routes for this major ...
  • Rail disaster that claimed 43 lives

    Rail disaster that claimed 43 lives

    Speeding train crashes at Bourne End killing 43 people and seriously injuring 64
  • Reg rewarded with DCM for his daring Great War deeds

    Reg rewarded with DCM for his daring Great War deeds

    Reginald Josiah Thomas Evan was born in January 1888, a month after his father died. He was educated at the ...
  • Revelations of life in Hemel Hempstead in Tudor Times

    Revelations of life in Hemel Hempstead in Tudor Times

    The March meeting of the Hemel Hempstead History Society took the form of a presentation by eight older pupils from ...
  • Round the world on a penny farthing

    Round the world on a penny farthing

    Berkhamsted adventurer covered mountains, deserts and forests on heavy machine
  • Snappers who could count Queen Victoria among fans

    Snappers who could count Queen Victoria among fans

    William Claridge (1797-1876) was a good amateur artist and lifelong resident of Berkhamsted.  He lived at 32 High Street; this ...
  • Swapping school for sweat shop misery

    Swapping school for sweat shop misery

    The children who plaited straw to increase the income of Dacorum's poorest families
  • Taking a signposted tour of days gone by

    Taking a signposted tour of days gone by

    Museum Store is home to signs and adverts from throughout Dacorum's history
  • The 'extraordinary' market that put Hemel Hempstead on the map

    The 'extraordinary' market that put Hemel Hempstead on the map

    The market in Hemel Hempstead has been an important element in the  history of the town. Many markets and fairs were ...
  • The famous dip the helped cure the scourge of Sheep

    The famous dip the helped cure the scourge of Sheep

    Coopers, part 1
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