WELCOME TO THE DACORUM HISTORY DIGEST
WELCOME TO THE DACORUM HISTORY DIGEST
An on-line magazine of articles and other relevant information concerning the history of the Borough of Dacorum in Hertfordshire, UK. This website is being developed with the approval of Dacorum Heritage Trust, and is intended to compliment the Trust's own website.
TO VIEW THE ARTICLES CLICK ON THE NAVIGATION TABS AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE, OR SELECT "CONTENTS".
To ensure accuracy as far as possible, the articles are written by the Borough’s numerous local historians, archaeologists, archivists, 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.
To find out even more, there is 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, perhaps be encouraged to join The Friends of Dacorum Museum , go on a Tour of our Heritage Store, or possibly volunteer to help in a practical way at the Dacorum Heritage Trust’s Museum Store, or by visiting and possibly volunteering at the Borough’s other heritage sites,such as the Apsley Paper Trail,Berkhamsted Castle, and once it is up and running, Tring Museum.
My especial thanks to Mike Stanyon for his help in pointing out the odd error & omission (now corrected I hope!) and for several constructive criticisms, which I hope have led to improvements on this site.
Barbara Chapman
May/June Heritage Photo:
F.W. Dickens of Berkhamstead‘s Fowler 12 n.h.p. Traction Engine (probably a ploughing engine) registration number 3170 or 3172 at Spenccer’s Farm Whelply Hill, Nr. Berkhamstead. The Road Loco was built in 1877. Although we have no date for the photograph, it is likely to have been taken during the early 20th century.
The above photo is from the archives of the Road Locomotive Society http://www.roadloco.org.uk/ and published here with their permission.
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.
To find out even more, there is 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, perhaps be encouraged to join The Friends of Dacorum Museum , go on a Tour of our Heritage Store, or possibly volunteer to help in a practical way at the Dacorum Heritage Trust’s Museum Store, or by visiting and possibly volunteering at the Borough’s other heritage sites,such as the Apsley Paper Trail,Berkhamsted Castle, and once it is up and running, Tring Museum.
My especial thanks to Mike Stanyon for his help in pointing out the odd error & omission (now corrected I hope!) and for several constructive criticisms, which I hope have led to improvements on this site.
Barbara Chapman
May/June Heritage Photo:
F.W. Dickens of Berkhamstead‘s Fowler 12 n.h.p. Traction Engine (probably a ploughing engine) registration number 3170 or 3172 at Spenccer’s Farm Whelply Hill, Nr. Berkhamstead. The Road Loco was built in 1877. Although we have no date for the photograph, it is likely to have been taken during the early 20th century.
The above photo is from the archives of the Road Locomotive Society http://www.roadloco.org.uk/ and published here with their permission.
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 CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE,PLEASE SEE SIDE PANEL.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE AN ARTICLE,PLEASE SEE SIDE PANEL.
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This site was last updated 25th June 2009 
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