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The Bluesky account of the East Hertfordshire Archaeological Society. Here to promote archaeology and local history! Find us online at www.ehas.org.uk 🏺

The Story of Hertford on a new map: A new historical map of Hertford will be published in 2027, supported by Hertford Town Council and the University of Hertfordshire. Exploring the town's long and layered development, from its earliest origins to the beginning of the 20th century, our multi-period Historical Map of Hertford will include lost medieval and later buildings, cemeteries, earthworks and other sites of interest, as well as those that remain. A comprehensive gazetteer on the reverse, complete with many illustrations, will explain all the significant features of Hertford's more than 1,000-year history, forming the basis of local heritage-themed events. The map will be published alongside our local primary schools programme, Place Detectives, which offers free curriculum-linked education packs rooted in the students' own community history. WE NEED YOUR HELP Creating something so detailed and historically accurate takes an exceptional amount of time, effort and money from individuals and businesses alike. We are still fundraising to reach our publication target. Support a lasting cultural legacy for Hertford by visiting: shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate or scan the QR code. Your support will be fully acknowledged and could literally put you on the map! See our website: historictownstrust.uk or email comms@historictownstrust.uk to learn more.
The Gordon Moodey lecture 2026 Monday 13 April at 7.45 pm 'Making the starry vault of heaven: unlocking a masterpiece of Tudor carpentry at Hampton Court Palace' by Dr Lee Prosser, Historic Royal Palaces The ceiling of the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace, with its gilded angels is one of England's greatest 16th century architectural achievements. Yet what appears to be a stone vault is entirely constructed in timber, and stands as a complicated creation of Henry VIII's carpenters in the 1530s. A new research project has begun to reveal the fascinating story of its conception and creation.
Lecture klaxon! 🎺 Author/archaeologist Mark Landon speaks to the Chess Valley Archaeological & Historical Society TONIGHT at 8pm on 'Late Iron Age and Roman Braughing in East Hertfordshire'. Non-CVAHS members can get tickets for £4 here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cvahs Braughing has a fascinating history for what is now such a small village, we hope you'll enjoy Mark's talk.
HERTS ARCHAEOLOGY FAiR In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Welwyn Roman Baths 26TH JULY 2025 11AM-3PM £6 per adult £2 per child includes entry to fair and baths FEATURiNG new display - Welwyn Roman Baths: 50 Years Uncovered Talks given by Dr. Kris Lockyear, chairman of Welwyn Archaeological Society and Senior Lecturer at UCL Stalls from societies, groups and museums from all over Hertfordshire. Come along to see how you can get involved with archaeology in Herts! WELWYN ROMAN BATHS The Roman baths beneath the A1(M) in Welwyn, Hertfordshire are a scheduled ancient monument. With plenty to see and do for all ages, its a brilliant day out! Welwyn By Pass Road, Welwyn AL6 9FG See our website for further details: www.millgreenmuseum.co.uk/roman-baths