Author Archives: Linda Rollitt

From Roman City to New Towns: Hertfordshire’s development This year’s Hertfordshire Association for Local History Symposium is on Sat 10 Nov at Lemsford Village Hall AL8 7TT. The day is the highlight of the local history calendar in Hertfordshire, and … Continue reading →

“Whatever their life stage or motivation for learning, members of the Berkhamsted Local History and Museum Society will benefit from our Undergraduate Certificate”… Apply by 3 Sep 2018 for part-time Local History course for 2018 – 2019! University of Cambridge … Continue reading →

BLH&MS summer trip to Althorp House, 2 Aug 2018… This house is to the north of Northampton and is the home of the Spencer family. Princess Diana is buried there. The house (with its picture collection) and gardens are superb. … Continue reading →

Check out details of Chiltern Open Air Museum’s packed programme here. Archaeological dig, Terrific Tuesdays and Creative Thursdays, Ragged Victorians, Rural Life, English Civil War, Iron Age Life, Outdoor Cinema, Medieval Warbow, World War I, Wild About Wool, Harvest Festival, … Continue reading →

A celebration of classic cars, motorbikes, boneshakers and tractors at Chiltern Open Air Museum on 21st-22nd July 2018. More details here

Come and celebrate Berkhamsted’s architecture and culture at this year’s Heritage Open Days Thursdays to Sundays 6 to 9-Sep-2018 and 13 to 16-Sep-2018 More details here

The story of Berkhamsted Quaker Meeting House is on display at the Open Door, 360-364 High Street, Berkhamsted 9 Jul to 20 Jul 2018. You can read more about the Quaker House in Janice Boakes’ article in the Society’s Chronicle … Continue reading →

Starting on 17 Sep 2018, there’s an exciting new MA in History at the University of Hertfordshire, either full time (one year) or part time (two years). “Our MA programme takes an innovative approach by connecting the local to the … Continue reading →

We are delighted to invite you to our first events of the Chilterns Conservation Board Beacons of the Past Project!   Meet and Greets We will be holding four “Meet and Greet” sessions, at different locations in the region. This … Continue reading →

Come and learn about the brave women involved in the women’s Suffrage movement and see them in action as they fight, march, sing and campaign for the cause. Learn about the Women’s Suffrage Movement in this family-friendly Suffragettes event Watch … Continue reading →