History

Ian Thirsk (left) receives his lifetime achievement award

Man given lifetime achievement award for dedication to aviation

Visitors enjoyed the educational day

Visitors enjoyed the educational day

Black History Month marked with fire station event

Ivor Lendon, who is now 90, pictured in the nose cone of the Mosquito back in 1959.

Ivor Lendon, who is now 90, pictured in the nose cone of the Mosquito back in 1959.

Engineer to be reunited with Mosquito prototype he helped rebuild 65 years ago

Mosquito TA122 was rolled out for the very first time on October 13.

Mosquito TA122 was rolled out for the very first time on October 13.

de Havilland Museum completes painstaking 45-year restoration of Mosquito

Hatfield House ranked seventh on the list.

Hatfield House ranked seventh on the list.

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Hatfield House named among UK's grandest stately homes

Gary Houghton and Geoffrey in front of Placid Lassie

Gary Houghton and Geoffrey in front of Placid Lassie

Museum mascot Geoffrey Bear joins D-Day Squadron in Normandy

A group of students from Herts Business School will extract the farming and sustainability secrets from the diaries

A group of students from Herts Business School will extract the farming and sustainability secrets from the diaries

Herts Business School students uncover 19th-century farming secrets

The Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Chris Myers, led the service.

The Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Chris Myers, led the service.

Hertsmere hosts poignant Holocaust Memorial Day service

Michael Moody (second left) lost his mother during the attack and initiated the idea for the memorial.

Michael Moody (second left) lost his mother during the attack and initiated the idea for the memorial.

Potters Bar memorial stone unveiled for victims of Second World War V2 rocket

Oliver Dowden signing the Book of Commitment in Parliament

Oliver Dowden signing the Book of Commitment in Parliament

Hertsmere MP pledges to honour Holocaust victims and fight prejudice

A Holocaust Memorial Day service was held in Welwyn Hatfield

A Holocaust Memorial Day service was held in Welwyn Hatfield

Welwyn Hatfield holds service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Council invites locals to participate in Holocaust Memorial Day event

Council invites locals to participate in Holocaust Memorial Day event

Council invites locals to participate in Holocaust Memorial Day event

Campus West turns 50 this year.

Campus West turns 50 this year.

Campus West at 50: A look back at the beloved Welwyn Garden City venue's history

Welwyn Garden City Remembrance 2023

Welwyn Garden City Remembrance 2023

Remembrance Sunday

Welwyn Garden City Remembrance Sunday in pictures

A bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night.

A bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night.

The story of Guy Fawkes, the Gunpowder Plot and its links to Hatfield

Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell has raised more than £3,800 for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell has raised more than £3,800 for the RAF Benevolent Fund.

102-year-old Mosquito pilot's epic walking challenge for RAF charity

Tony Rodway believes that geoglyphs 'unlike anywhere else in Britain' could be present on the Cromer Hyde Farm land.

Tony Rodway believes that geoglyphs 'unlike anywhere else in Britain' could be present on the Cromer Hyde Farm land.

Researcher calls for historic site 'unlike any other' to be protected from polo plans

The Hertfordshire Regiment, 1914-1918

The Hertfordshire Regiment, 1914-1918

Museum to tell stories of 'valiant' Hertfordshire regiment

Adrian IV depicted in the Chronicle of Casauria, second half of the 12th century.

Adrian IV depicted in the Chronicle of Casauria, second half of the 12th century.

Community contribution

The life of Hertfordshire's Nicholas Breakspear who became Pope Adrian IV

A plaque on what is now the Skipton Building Society building in St Albans city centre marking the First Battle of St Albans on May 22, 1455.

A plaque on what is now the Skipton Building Society building in St Albans city centre marking the First Battle of St Albans on May 22, 1455.

Community contribution

When a Rose spells danger - warfare on the streets of St Albans

T.J's founders (L to R) Trefor, Janet, John and Mary.

T.J's founders (L to R) Trefor, Janet, John and Mary.

Beloved Welwyn Hatfield fire and security company celebrates 50 years of business

The Royal British Legion commemorated D-Day in Welwyn Garden City

The Royal British Legion commemorated D-Day in Welwyn Garden City

Royal British Legion commemorates D-Day in Welwyn Garden City

Forage for ingredients used by 17th century doctors

Forage for ingredients used by 17th century doctors

Free foraging tours courtesy of University of Herfordshire

The Sir Geoffrey de Havilland statue unveiled by Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, in July 1997.

The Sir Geoffrey de Havilland statue unveiled by Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, in July 1997.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Remembering the life of Hatfield aviation pioneer Sir Geoffrey de Havilland

Potters Bar rail crash: The scene of the 2002 crash

Potters Bar rail crash: The scene of the 2002 crash

Remembering those lost in Potters Bar rail crash 21 years on

The Cherry Tree pub in Welwyn Garden City seen from Hunters Bridge. The site is now Waitrose.

The Cherry Tree pub in Welwyn Garden City seen from Hunters Bridge. The site is now Waitrose.

Cranky or enlightened? History of pubs in Welwyn Garden City and Letchworth

The de Havilland Aircraft Company in Hatfield.

The de Havilland Aircraft Company in Hatfield.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Follow the Hatfield Aerodrome Heritage Trail to learn about town's aviation history

The Backhouse Room, formerly a cart shed, was renamed after Edward Backhouse, a director of Welwyn Garden City Limited.

The Backhouse Room, formerly a cart shed, was renamed after Edward Backhouse, a director of Welwyn Garden City Limited.

Hertfordshire Heritage

Edward Backhouse: The Welwyn Garden City Quaker killed mountain climbing

Charles Blondin practiced his Niagara Falls walk over the River Mimram.

Charles Blondin practiced his Niagara Falls walk over the River Mimram.

The daredevil Niagara Falls tightrope walker who practised in Welwyn

A few pubs that have shut in Welwyn Hatfield in the past few years.

A few pubs that have shut in Welwyn Hatfield in the past few years.

Before and after: 7 long-lost pubs that have shut their doors in Welwyn Hatfield

The Roche building in Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, being demolished.

The Roche building in Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, being demolished.

Community contribution

A Brutalist building in Welwyn Garden City being demolished

PC Paddy Phelan and Alistair Hodgson with their Heritage Hero 2023 awards.

PC Paddy Phelan and Alistair Hodgson with their Heritage Hero 2023 awards.

Hatfield's The Bunker wins Transformation Project of the Year at museum awards

Its time to brush up on your knowledge about Welwyn Hatfield.

Its time to brush up on your knowledge about Welwyn Hatfield.

QUIZ: How well do you know Welwyn Hatfield?

Knebworth House and Edward Bulwer Lytton, who died 150 years ago.

Knebworth House and Edward Bulwer Lytton, who died 150 years ago.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Edward Bulwer Lytton: A Victorian man of letters and politics

When new, the Roche building in Welwyn Garden City.

When new, the Roche building in Welwyn Garden City.

Community contribution

Welwyn Garden City heritage: The arrival of Roche in WGC

Houses being demolished in Park Street, 1960s.

Houses being demolished in Park Street, 1960s.

Mill Green Museum to unveil “Lost Buildings of Old Hatfield” exhibition

Apsley Cherry-Garrard's grave in the churchyard at St Helen’s Church in Wheathampstead.

Apsley Cherry-Garrard's grave in the churchyard at St Helen’s Church in Wheathampstead.

‘The Worst Journey in the World’ – Tragedy in the Antarctic

Louis de Soissons' former house in Guessens Road, in typical neo-Georgian style.

Louis de Soissons' former house in Guessens Road, in typical neo-Georgian style.

How a 'young superman' shaped the look of Welwyn Garden City

14 items have been nominated for the award by museums across the county.

14 items have been nominated for the award by museums across the county.

Vote for your favourite Herts Museum Object of the Year

A soldier from the Hertfordshire Regiment receives a message from a motorcycle despatch rider on the Italian front.

A soldier from the Hertfordshire Regiment receives a message from a motorcycle despatch rider on the Italian front.

The Hertfordshire Regiment and the Second World War

Towns across Hertfordshire raised money to help build Spitfires for the war effort.

Towns across Hertfordshire raised money to help build Spitfires for the war effort.

How Hertfordshire helped fund Second World War Spitfires

A German and British soldier share a cigarette together as part of the Christmas Truce.

A German and British soldier share a cigarette together as part of the Christmas Truce.

Hertfordshire soldiers and the Christmas Truce of WWI

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle played a key role in the case of George Edalji (inset).

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle played a key role in the case of George Edalji (inset).

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the curious case of George Edalji

The Queen was in Hatfield for the 1951 Air Race, but things didn't go to plan.

The Queen was in Hatfield for the 1951 Air Race, but things didn't go to plan.

WATCH: When the Queen and the jet age came to Hatfield

Geoff Hurst celebrates on the Wembley pitch, and you could own the house where some of the turf remains.

Geoff Hurst celebrates on the Wembley pitch, and you could own the house where some of the turf remains.

It’s coming home – Potters Bar house with turf from 1966 World Cup final up for sale

Children from Countess Anne Primary School and Welwyn Garden City’s Swallow Dell Primary School attended the opening.

Children from Countess Anne Primary School and Welwyn Garden City’s Swallow Dell Primary School attended the opening.

Delight as new Hatfield Police Station museum opens

A damaged carriage after the 1935 Welwyn Garden City train crash.

A damaged carriage after the 1935 Welwyn Garden City train crash.

Community contribution

Hertfordshire Heritage

Remembering the fatal 1935 Welwyn Garden City train crash

A recap of the Remembrance Day services that took place in Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar.

A recap of the Remembrance Day services that took place in Welwyn Hatfield and Potters Bar.

Welwyn Hatfield Remembrance Day services 2022 in pictures

2022 will mark the 106 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme.

2022 will mark the 106 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme.

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance 2022: Services in our areas

The visit of a group from Champagne-sur-Oise has been organised by the Welwyn Anglo French Twinning Association.

The visit of a group from Champagne-sur-Oise has been organised by the Welwyn Anglo French Twinning Association.

Twinning visits return as Welwyn gets set to welcome French party

Kathleen Booth's ARC was built in Welwyn Garden City.

Kathleen Booth's ARC was built in Welwyn Garden City.

Remembering computer pioneer Kathleen Booth and her Welwyn Garden City machine

The de Havilland administration building before it became Hatfield Police Station.

The de Havilland administration building before it became Hatfield Police Station.

New museum to open at Hatfield police station in ex-de Havilland building

Codicote brothers, Bert and Frank Blain, and the war memorial and church in Codicote, Hertfordshire.

Codicote brothers, Bert and Frank Blain, and the war memorial and church in Codicote, Hertfordshire.

Lest we forget: The Blain brothers - a family tragedy from Codicote

The event showcased poetry, art, short stories, and quotes produced by pupils in the borough.

The event showcased poetry, art, short stories, and quotes produced by pupils in the borough.

Mill Green’s Black History Month event proves a huge success