WELCOME TO THE DACORUM HISTORY DIGEST
WELCOME TO THE DACORUM HISTORY DIGEST
An on-line magazine of articles and other items concerning the history of the Borough of Dacorum in Hertfordshire, UK.
TO VIEW THE ARTICLES CLICK ON THE NAVIGATION TABS AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, OR SELECT "CONTENTS".
The principle articles are written by the Borough’s numerous local historians, archaeologists or others with a keen interest in, and knowledge of, the area’s heritage.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to view This Month's Heritage Picture.
In developing this site I hope to give the reader a taste of the very extensive and varied heritage to be found within the Borough of Dacorum.
In doing so I would hope that this will encourage you to become more familiar with our Borough’s history by delving into the large and varied number of volumes of books produced on the area’s history, many of which are still available for purchase, and most of which are available from the local libraries. Detailed lists of pubications can be found by clicking on the two Publications tabs above.
I would hope too, that Borough residents, on finding out more about their locality, may wish to become more involved by joining one of the many Local History Societies (see HERITAGE LINKS), perhaps be encouraged to join The Friends of Dacorum Museum and possibly volunteer to help in a practical way at the Dacorum Heritage Trust’s Museum Store (see www.dacorumheritage.org.uk), or by visiting and possibly volunteering at the Borough’s other heritage sites,such as the Apsley Paper Trail,(http://www.thepapertrail.org.uk/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=776), Berkhamsted Castle, (see http://www.berkhamsted-castle.org.uk/), and once it is up and running, Tring Museum.
Barbara Chapman
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE,PLEASE SEE SIDE PANEL.
October's Heritage Photo:
Chipperfield Church about 1904
In developing this site I hope to give the reader a taste of the very extensive and varied heritage to be found within the Borough of Dacorum.
In doing so I would hope that this will encourage you to become more familiar with our Borough’s history by delving into the large and varied number of volumes of books produced on the area’s history, many of which are still available for purchase, and most of which are available from the local libraries. Detailed lists of pubications can be found by clicking on the two Publications tabs above.
I would hope too, that Borough residents, on finding out more about their locality, may wish to become more involved by joining one of the many Local History Societies (see HERITAGE LINKS), perhaps be encouraged to join The Friends of Dacorum Museum and possibly volunteer to help in a practical way at the Dacorum Heritage Trust’s Museum Store (see www.dacorumheritage.org.uk), or by visiting and possibly volunteering at the Borough’s other heritage sites,such as the Apsley Paper Trail,(http://www.thepapertrail.org.uk/default.asp?V_DOC_ID=776), Berkhamsted Castle, (see http://www.berkhamsted-castle.org.uk/), and once it is up and running, Tring Museum.
Barbara Chapman
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE,PLEASE SEE SIDE PANEL.
October's Heritage Photo:
Chipperfield Church about 1904
If you would like to submit a heritage photo, (Pre 1970 -but if post 1938, please make sure you have the copyright, or the permission to use it from whoever does.) from your favourite part of Dacorum, please use the Contact form to give me details and I will replay as soon as possible with my e-mail and home address details so you can send me the picture.
If you would like to submit a heritage photo, (Pre 1970 -but if post 1938, please make sure you have the copyright, or the permission to use it from whoever does.) from your favourite part of Dacorum, please use the Contact form to give me details and I will replay as soon as possible with my e-mail and home address details so you can send me the picture.
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