Heritage Pages

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

Page link: 'Little more than a tub of water on wheels'
'Little more than a tub of water on wheels'
Records of Hemel Hempstead's early fire brigades date back to the 1600s
Page link: 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
Page link: 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
Page link: A picture perfect history of town's cinemas
A picture perfect history of town's cinemas
We take a look back at the early incarnations of Berkhamsted's picture houses
Page link: Artist's legacy lives on in the White House
Artist's legacy lives on in the White House
Victorian painter's work hangs in US President's residence and Boston Museum
Page link: Astley Cooper : surgeon to rich and famous
Astley Cooper : surgeon to rich and famous
How one wealthy family dictated Hemel Hempstead's access to the railway service
Page link: 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
Page link: Bringing back  memories of the hospital
Bringing back memories of the hospital
New project aims to recapture stories of the former Foundling building
Page link: 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.
Page link: 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
Page link: 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
Page link: 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
Page link: Great literary figures influence movie world
Great literary figures influence movie world
Peter Pan is loved the world over... and it all started with the son of Barrie's close friend
Page link: 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
Page link: Portraits from a much-loved wildlife artist
Portraits from a much-loved wildlife artist
Legacy of one of the area's best known artists lives on as the Trust collates books and paintings
Page link: 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
Page link: 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
Page link: Round the world on a penny farthing
Round the world on a penny farthing
Berkhamsted adventurer covered mountains, deserts and forests on heavy machine
Page link: School books its place in history
School books its place in history
Story of the Heath Lane school favoured by wealthy Victorian families
Page link: 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
Page link: 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
Page link: The golden boy of Berkhamsted Town
The golden boy of Berkhamsted Town
Frank Broome's prolific scoring transformed the club's fortunes in the 1930s
Page link: 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
 

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