'This book is a significant and important contribution to the landscape history of Eastern England.' Charles Watkins, Landscape History herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

In 1963 Hatfield College of Technology established a digital computer unit. A suite of two rooms was set aside to house one computer, the Elliott 803. That year, the first computing course began with a first cohort of ten students, mostly women.

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'This volume serves both as a warm tribute and an illustration of the all-round strengths of local history as practised by David Hey.' Kate Tiller, Landscape History herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

'Anyone with an interest in music, church social history, the education of singers and instrumentalists - in fact the music business in general, will find this book a mine of fascinating information. Thank you, Dr Maggie Kilbey!' Herts Past & Present herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

Studies in Regional and Local History makes quality, specialist academic texts for a wide audience at affordable prices. We publish regional and local studies of British households, villages, towns, and localities from the medieval to the modern period. herts.ac.uk/uhpress/subjec…

'[P]rovides an excellent summation of the available evidence... a timely and useful volume for those interested in castle studies.' Andrew Davidson, Archaeologia Cambrensis herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

'Has a resonance and relevance for all who study British landscapes - indeed, landscapes anywhere' Paul Stamper, English Heritage herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

London's growth worsened access to open spaces at its eastern end. In 1871, The Times highlighted this, noting all parks favored the affluent west, leaving the impoverished East End with scarce open space. Thus, London's geography deepened class divisions. herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

Thomas Plume's library included 52 astronomy books - the Royal Observatory was in his own parish. Missing from it was Newton's Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematic, possibly due to Newton's unconventional religious beliefs (Plume being devout). herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

'A fine local study which transcends the bounds of Essex. It should provide a model for similar studies elsewhere in England and Wales.' Adam Chapman, The Local Historian herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

Pauper children from Wednesbury were rarely apprenticed to Worcs, indicating there were greater opportunities in Staffs industries. Girls from Wednesbury were sometimes apprenticed further afield: in 1795 six girls were sent to a cotton mill in Manchester. herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

'What we have here, therefore are accessible, readable, thought provoking summaries and critiques of debates which Thirsk has been instrumental in making central to the study of rural social history.' Michael Winstanley, The Local Historian herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

Couldn’t be prouder of my PhD students Saman Rashid & Paloma Pacheco presenting our work from University of Hertfordshire on #SMA in front of >1000 participants SMA-Europe #SMA Congress2024 #proudsupervisor UH Research Office UH Press Uni of Herts LMS 💕

'Full of illustrations from the Settlement's own archive, not to mention 10 colour plates and original front cover artwork by former resident, Vanessa Stone, this book is a real celebration of a hundred years of the Settlement.' Herts Past & Present herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

'This is a book that deserves to be read by all those interested in the early medieval period.' John Hunt, Staffordshire Archaeological and Historical Society Transactions herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…

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“Come to see paintings by a trio of Britain’s most modern early 20th century artists until 30 June at North HertsMuseum, Hitchin.”

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University of Hertfordshire’s Festival of Ideas is coming up. 17 and 18 May!

There will be more than 50 free events, tailored for all interests and ages.

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Trees in England by Tom Williamson, Gerry Barnes & Toby Pillatt.

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Swedish botanist, Peter Kalm, visited Ellis in 1748 to consult with him about his farming equipment and practices. He was disappointed to find that Ellis was neither a modern farmer, nor a particularly good one. The two men didn't like each other at all.
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This is the abbey gatehouse in St Albans, part of which was used as a jail. The poorer inhabitants of the town, according to Anne Bacon, writing in 1596, were 'unorderly and unconscionable', prone to 'tippling, taverning and drunken idleness and gaming'. herts.ac.uk/uhpress/books-…