Author Archives: Linda Rollitt

Is this one of the earliest Southey motorbikes c.1901? It was received in pieces and reconstructed by Kees Koster. Does anyone else have a bike of this vintage? In 1968, Beorcham wrote this in the Berkhamsted Review: “No one knows … Continue reading →

Visit to the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum  Neatishead, Norfolk NR12 8YB Sat 14 Sep 2019 Programme: 10.00 Arrival – meet in reception area (Car parking available – cafe, toilets; wheelchair access limited to some exhibits) 10:30 Radar during WWII … Continue reading →

Since the dawn of ‘reliable’ flight, aviators dreamed of increased range and long-distance travel. This conference – which will be held at No.4 Hamilton Place, Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters, London W1J 7BQ on Monday 3rd June 11:45-17:00 – marks aeronautical anniversaries … Continue reading →

MA in History – From the Local to the Global Our MA History programme takes an innovative approach to the study of history by connecting the local to the global. Covering the period from 1550 to the present, you will … Continue reading →

The Rectory Lane Cemetery, along with Berkhamsted Town Hall, is a venue for the inaugural BerkoFest Book Festival on 12 May (09.30 – 18.00). There are some brilliant authors appearing at both locations – for both adults and children – … Continue reading →

“… a well edited series of scenes, some from old postcards, some from surviving film, some press reports and some useful animation” (Hertfordshire Genealogy News, 2014). An updated version will be shown by the Friends of St Peter’s at the … Continue reading →

Saturday 18 May – 11.00 am Pirton Village Hall 45 High Street, Pirton, Hitchin SG5 3PS This year we will be marking the legacy of Lionel Munby, who died ten years ago at the age of 90. Lionel was one … Continue reading →

Battlefields Trust Annual Conference, Winchester 26-28 April A  reminder that there is still time to book your place on the Trust’s annual conference at the University of Winchester, 26-28 April. The weekend includes an excellent programme of speakers and activities, … Continue reading →

Join us for a special Easter event this Bank Holiday weekend and take part in our fun family crafts, Easter trails and activities. Come and meet the gorgeous spring Oxford Down lambs born at the Museum and explore our traditional … Continue reading →