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  • 100 million aerosols

    100 million aerosols

    Coopers, Part 3
  • A history of  farming in Kings Langley

    A history of farming in Kings Langley

    Village was home to the district's most progressive farmers in the 18th century
  • Airfield was a second home for US Pilots during the war

    Airfield was a second home for US Pilots during the war

    Bovingdon Airfield was built in 1941-2 as a bomber airfield for the Royal Air Force (RAF). The 8th US Airforce ...
  • Boxmoor cricketeers rack up score of 154, not out

    Boxmoor cricketeers rack up score of 154, not out

    Over 150 years ago, the Box Moor Trust allowed a piece of ground to be enclosed with posts and rails ...
  • 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 ...
  • Rich history of site that gave daily bread

    Rich history of site that gave daily bread

    Castle mill site used everything from cottages to school buildings and offices
  • 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 exciting life and times of the boxing hero of Hemel

    The exciting life and times of the boxing hero of Hemel

    Edgar Charles Collett was born in Hertford in 1921, the only son of William and Hannah Collett.  The family moved ...
  • The inns and outs of town's public houses

    The inns and outs of town's public houses

    The Coach and Horses was once situated at No. 86, on the west side of the High Street.  This beer ...
  • The Sebrights of Beechwood Park

    The Sebrights of Beechwood Park

    Beechwood Park,near Markyate, is one of Dacorum’s finest country houses. Now an independent school, it was once the home of ...
  • Town's 'gateway' pub was victim of lakeside project

    Town's 'gateway' pub was victim of lakeside project

    The Waggon and Horses used to stand proudly at the entrance to Marlowes, a short way from the earlier Plough ...
  • Town's long battle to save a 1930s jewel

    Town's long battle to save a 1930s jewel

    The final part of our series on the history of Berkhamsted's cinemas focusses on The Rex
  • Volunteers who rallied to defend our shores

    Volunteers who rallied to defend our shores

    In 1794, William Pitt, Secretary of State for War, appealed to the nation to arm itself and prepare to resist ...
  • Water way to live through centuries at Toovey's Mill

    Water way to live through centuries at Toovey's Mill

    Two mills were recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 for Kings Langley, one for corn and the other for ...
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