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Herts Archives & Local Studies Sharing Hertfordshire's Past
Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies tells the story of the county through maps, photographs, drawings, letters, diaries, accounts, newspapers, published material and more. But we’re not just for researchers, these original materials can be the springboard for all kinds of creative projects and practices, such as art, poetry, theatre and music.
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My Location
Hertford
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies
Register Office Block
County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford
SG13 8EJ
Telephone: 030 0123 4049
Email: hals.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals
My Events
A day to remember: Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee / Fri 20 May 2022
Join us for tea and cake to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's connection to Hertfordshire, and view original documents. Share your memories of previous jubi...
Getting started withGetting starte family history (online event) / Tue 10 May 2022
Have you always wanted to try researching your family tree but didn’t know how to begin? Join us at this session where we will introduce you to the b...
Getting started at HALS April 2022 (online event) / Tue 12 Apr 2022
A free guide to researching our archive and local studies resources As this talk will be hosted using MS Teams, participants will need access to a ...
My Opportunities
LGBTQ History Month / Mon 01 Mar 2021
February is LGBTQ+ History Month and Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies have created an online exhibition to celebrate. Read about LGBTQ+ figu...
Getting started with your Caribbean family history / Wed 17 Mar 2021
Interested in researching your Caribbean ancestry but don't know where to start? Take the plunge at this online introductory session with our expert....
Researching the history of your house / Thu 04 Mar 2021
Join us for an informal online introduction to the principal sources used to research the history of your house, led by our Local Studies Librarian. ...