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Discover Hertford. Hertford is a historic market town 20 miles north of London in the East Hertfordshire countryside, an area often regarded as one of the most desirable in the UK. With a population of 29,000, the town features excellent schools and a healthy economy. The town dates back to the 10th Century and lies at the confluence of four ...
The railway came to Hertford in 1843, with the first station built adjacent to The Great Eastern Tavern in Railway Street. Read more » History of Schools Information about Hertford's schools, past and present. Read more » Christ's Hospital For some 400 years Hertford was the home of Christ's Hospital and the Bluecoat girls and boys that ...
1249. William De Valance becomes govenor of Hertford Castle. 1296. Hertford Castle reverts to The Crown (Edward I) after the death of William De Valances. 1298. The Freemen of Hertford elect the town's first MPs - John De Westreete and Simon De Balle. 1299. Hertford Castle entrusted to Margaret of France, wife of Edward I.
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Photos of The River Lee as it flows through Hertford. Housing. Image of housing around the town. From The Air. Pictures of Hertford from the air, taken in March 2010. The Past In Pictures. Photos of Hertford during the 19th and early 20th centuries, courtesy of Hertford Museum. By Night. Photos of Hertford taken by night. Bluecoats
The Hertford & Ware Waterbus was introduced in 2013 and runs along The River Lee between Bircherley Green and Ware Priory every weekend from April. During the summer holiday months the boat operates on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Services depart at 12pm and 4pm with single tickets available for £7 and return tickets at £12.
The building often referred to as Hertford Castle is in fact the gatehouse. The castle itself no longer stands but occupied the enclosed area behind the gatehouse. For 300 years a Royal Palace stood within the flint walls having previously been one of a series of castles built for defence purposes. James I of Scotland was a prisoner at Hertford ...
The school leaving age was again raised to 14 in 1918. Hertford's school were re-organised in 1931, replacing all-through schools with a two-tier system of primary and secondary schools. The Butler Act of 1944 introduced free education for all children and raised the school leaving age to 15. The school leaving age was again raised in 1972 to 16.
Bank announces Hertford branch closureThursday 30th March 2023. This hyperlocal news section is currently an experimental feature of Discover Hertford Online. It is an evolving service so if you have any comments or feedback you can use our forum, Twitter or the contact form. You can also visit our news archive that features stories from 2009-2014.
Hertford North station was opened in 1924 following the completion of the loop off the Great Northen line from Alexandra Palace to Stevenage. Along with the station came Beane Road and the development of housing nearby. Diesel trains operated until the line was electrified in 1977. The entrance to the station was rebuilt in the 1980s, including ...
