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From the 1860s to 1950s

My recollections of Harpenden before 1914

From butcher, green-grocer to bric-a-brac - nearly 90 years of trading

Panels at the exhibition on 7 December 2019

Notes on my talk on 28 May 2019

Reminiscences

Devotion to Duty

High Beeches and Kimpton Schools

Harpenden Sculptor in Wood

By Geoff Woodward, c2004 - and later comments

but does not stay long at Harpenden Hall in 1840

Memories of my time there from 1967 to 1971

I would have been there at about the same time. I was certainly there when the...
By Sheka Forna
On 21/01/2020

Compiled from the prospectus and notes in our archives

In response to Rod Terrett's question, I had Billinghurst for Latin. I...
By Jim Maxwell (1947-49)
On 21/01/2020

From butcher, green-grocer to bric-a-brac - nearly 90 years of trading

Just a small addition. When Mr & Mrs Bigg occupied the shop, Mr Bigg I...
By Peter Davis
On 21/01/2020

Distinguished Geneticist and Biologist

Dr Kalmus was a world famous geneticist. His daughter, Elsa was my first...
By Adrien Harper
On 14/01/2020

Eclectic mix of photos of the first road I lived in

Thank you!! :) Ed. We have now published the story of the Corner Shop at172...
By Caroline Almond
On 14/01/2020

Distinguished Geneticist and Biologist

According to the Kelly’s Directories, he also lived for at least 10 years...
By Philip Wigg
On 09/01/2020

Institute of Pyramidology

I have finished my Ph.D. essay Pyramidology V. Correcting errors and adding new...
By Erlingur Þorsteinsson
On 09/01/2020

Eclectic mix of photos of the first road I lived in

Any pics or info on Almonds shop would be great :) Ed. We have found...
By Caroline Almond
On 17/12/2019

From Bowers Cottage, via Harpenden Hall and The Welcombe Convent to purpose-built school

I was at St Dominic's from 1948-1955 under the name of Christine...
By Christine McManus
On 03/12/2019

A much-valued Harpenden charity

Why did this initiative have to close down? Such a shame! Or does it still...
By Linda M
On 03/12/2019

Local farmer who gave land for All Saints Church

A newspaper article found in the Harpenden Parish Magazine for February 1949: ...
By Diana Parrott
On 26/11/2019

Farm near East Hyde

Fascinating photos. Thank you for uploading....
By Richard Armstrong
On 19/11/2019