History

Dignitaries gathered for a service on Stevenage's Bowling Green.

Remembrance Sunday

Stevenage Remembrance Sunday 2024 in pictures

Alistair Strathern MP plants a stake in Parliament's Constituency Garden of Remembrance

Alistair Strathern MP plants a stake in Parliament's Constituency Garden of Remembrance

MP honours Hitchin veteran ahead of Remembrance Sunday

A display of poppies at St Mary's Church in Hitchin.

A display of poppies at St Mary's Church in Hitchin.

Remembrance Services

Stevenage and North Herts Remembrance Sunday services

You will be able to see a Black 5 in Hertfordshire later this year.

You will be able to see a Black 5 in Hertfordshire later this year.

3 steam trains to pass through Hertfordshire later this year

Hail the 'size of a man's head' fell on Hitchin for five straight hours.

Hail the 'size of a man's head' fell on Hitchin for five straight hours.

When the worst hailstorm in British history wreaked havoc on Hitchin

Chris with his wife Fiona

Chris with his wife Fiona

Artist seeks to show off Hertfordshire's hidden history with fantasy-style map

Bill Lindsay with a portrait of his ancestor William Schaw Lindsay

Bill Lindsay with a portrait of his ancestor William Schaw Lindsay

Letchworth historian and author goes on tour to tell story of his ancestor

Blue Peter steams through Cuffley on Saturday.

Blue Peter steams through Cuffley on Saturday.

Crowds flock to Hertfordshire stations for glimpse of steam train

Alex Clarkson proudly shows off a picture of his grandfather, who fought on D-Day back in 1944.

Alex Clarkson proudly shows off a picture of his grandfather, who fought on D-Day back in 1944.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Stevenage Conservative candidate pays tribute to grandfather at D-Day event

George Drew Fanshawe was part of the 86th Field Regiment in Hertfordshire, who landed on Gold Beach.

George Drew Fanshawe was part of the 86th Field Regiment in Hertfordshire, who landed on Gold Beach.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day: Hertfordshire soldiers account of Normandy landings 80 years on

The number of treasure finds has risen in Hertfordshire as more residents take up metal detecting.

The number of treasure finds has risen in Hertfordshire as more residents take up metal detecting.

Rise in Hertfordshire treasure finds as residents take up metal detecting

This Attic red and black figure vessel decorated with Athena by the workshop of ‘The Class of Athens 58' sold for £3,000.

This Attic red and black figure vessel decorated with Athena by the workshop of ‘The Class of Athens 58' sold for £3,000.

Letchworth resident's ancient antiques fetch tens of thousands

David Bowie, Bob Marley and AC/DC have all played in Hertfordshire.

David Bowie, Bob Marley and AC/DC have all played in Hertfordshire.

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7 music legends you didn't know played in Hertfordshire

Historic England has identified 13 Hertfordshire buildings at risk.

Historic England has identified 13 Hertfordshire buildings at risk.

13 historic Hertfordshire buildings we are at risk of losing forever

Black 5 No. 44871 is stopping at Stevenage on Saturday morning.

Black 5 No. 44871 is stopping at Stevenage on Saturday morning.

Historic steam train to pass through Stevenage and Hitchin this weekend

Fred Titmuss, pictured in his days playing for Southampton.

Fred Titmuss, pictured in his days playing for Southampton.

England football

Pirton's England footballer who wrote himself into the history books

North Herts residents are invited to share their memories of the past 50 years

North Herts residents are invited to share their memories of the past 50 years

North Herts Council invites people to share their memories for 50th birthday

A display for a Roman coin at North Herts Museum now refers to Elagabalus with she/her pronouns.

A display for a Roman coin at North Herts Museum now refers to Elagabalus with she/her pronouns.

North Herts Museum changes display to reclassify Roman emperor as trans woman

Standard-bearers gathered on the Bowling Green for the Service of Remembrance.

Standard-bearers gathered on the Bowling Green for the Service of Remembrance.

Remembrance Sunday

Stevenage Remembrance Sunday 2023 in pictures

Hitchin residents congregated at the War Memorial for an Act of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday.

Hitchin residents congregated at the War Memorial for an Act of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday

Hitchin Remembrance Sunday 2023 in pictures

Stanley found this unexploded

Stanley found this unexploded

Roads closed after Letchworth gardener discovers unexploded 'missile'

Len (right) reunited with Nelly, 79 years after he had stayed with her family during the Second World War.

Len (right) reunited with Nelly, 79 years after he had stayed with her family during the Second World War.

Second World War

WWII veteran reunited with family he stayed with - after 79 years

Shirley Williams, Stevenage's MP in 1973; W. O. Reynolds, general manager for British Rail Eastern Region; Cllr Hilda Lawrence; and Cllr Stan Munden, mayor of Stevenage Urban District Council.

Shirley Williams, Stevenage's MP in 1973; W. O. Reynolds, general manager for British Rail Eastern Region; Cllr Hilda Lawrence; and Cllr Stan Munden, mayor of Stevenage Urban District Council.

Stevenage railway station in 1973: A trip down memory lane

A survey of the Knebworth War Memorial raised serious concerns.

A survey of the Knebworth War Memorial raised serious concerns.

Plans submitted to save Knebworth's 100-year-old war memorial

Mayor of Stevenage, Cllr Myla Arceno, unveiled the plaque with mayor's consort John Arceno.

Mayor of Stevenage, Cllr Myla Arceno, unveiled the plaque with mayor's consort John Arceno.

Stevenage Railway Station marks 50th anniversary

Rooks Nest House was the childhood home of novelist EM Forster

Rooks Nest House was the childhood home of novelist EM Forster

Plans to renovate Grade I-listed Rooks Nest House in Stevenage

The Red Arrows will be displaying on both days of the airshow.

The Red Arrows will be displaying on both days of the airshow.

Red Arrows coming to Battle of Britain Airshow at IWM Duxford

SAHAAS president John Morewood, Sarah Keeling from St Albans Museums service, city guide John Johnson, Mayor Anthony Rowlands, Terry Turner, Robert Osborne, Civic Society chair Freda Chaloner and Clockateer Caroline Howkins

SAHAAS president John Morewood, Sarah Keeling from St Albans Museums service, city guide John Johnson, Mayor Anthony Rowlands, Terry Turner, Robert Osborne, Civic Society chair Freda Chaloner and Clockateer Caroline Howkins

Mayor unveils new information board signs at the Clock Tower

Museum hosts exhibition of ‘ground-breaking’ town centre

Museum hosts exhibition of ‘ground-breaking’ town centre

Cultural attractions

Museum hosts exhibition of ‘groundbreaking’ town centre

The Intelligence Factory at Bletchley Park.

The Intelligence Factory at Bletchley Park.

Bletchley Park review: A great family day out!

The Red Lion in Preston celebrated 40 years as a community-owned pub at the weekend.

The Red Lion in Preston celebrated 40 years as a community-owned pub at the weekend.

Red Lion in Preston celebrates 40 years as community-owned pub

The Flying Scotsman will be in Stevenage on Friday, June 23.

The Flying Scotsman will be in Stevenage on Friday, June 23.

Stevenage crematorium to open grounds for Flying Scotsman visit

The Flying Scotsman will be in Stevenage later this month.

The Flying Scotsman will be in Stevenage later this month.

Cultural attractions

Flying Scotsman: What date and time will the iconic train be in Stevenage?

Stevenage in 1958.

Stevenage in 1958.

WATCH: How much has Stevenage changed since the 1950s?

Hitchin in the 1940s.

Hitchin in the 1940s.

WATCH: How much has Hitchin changed since the 1940s?

Bob Marley and The Wailers played in Hitchin and Hatfield in 1973.

Bob Marley and The Wailers played in Hitchin and Hatfield in 1973.

Remembering Bob Marley's Hertfordshire shows 50 years on

The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Chuck Berry all played in Stevenage.

The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Chuck Berry all played in Stevenage.

9 music legends you didn't know played in Stevenage and Hitchin

The monarch has the right to choose their cypher and will work with the College of Arms on its design.

The monarch has the right to choose their cypher and will work with the College of Arms on its design.

People are just finding out what 'GR' and 'ER' on postboxes mean - do you know?

Plans to build a car park and toilet block in Forster Country, Stevenage, could be approved tonight (Tuesday).

Plans to build a car park and toilet block in Forster Country, Stevenage, could be approved tonight (Tuesday).

Stevenage Forster Country: Judgment day for country park plans

How some of the new homes in Forster Country, Stevenage, could look. Bellway has promised the new homes within the conservation area will include traditional features such as chimneys and gable-fronted porch canopies.

How some of the new homes in Forster Country, Stevenage, could look. Bellway has promised the new homes within the conservation area will include traditional features such as chimneys and gable-fronted porch canopies.

Stevenage Forster Country: Developer promises 'sympathetic' new neighbourhood

Harpenden's Lieut Cdr E S Sinclair aboard HMS Eskimo.

Harpenden's Lieut Cdr E S Sinclair aboard HMS Eskimo.

The faces of Hertfordshire's Second World War heroes

The murders of Anne Noblett and 'Baldock Woman' are just two cold cases yet to be solved.

The murders of Anne Noblett and 'Baldock Woman' are just two cold cases yet to be solved.

5 mysterious unsolved murders that shocked Hertfordshire

The church began in a wooden hall, but is now as large as it has ever been.

The church began in a wooden hall, but is now as large as it has ever been.

Letchworth church celebrates 100 years of serving the community

An Avro Lancaster, similar to the aircraft Squadron Leader Knight was flying when he died.

An Avro Lancaster, similar to the aircraft Squadron Leader Knight was flying when he died.

Do you know anything about Letchworth's lost Second World War pilot?

Damien described a number of incidents at the house.

Damien described a number of incidents at the house.

'England's Most Haunted House' in Chicksands?

Sir Oliver Heald signs the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment.

Sir Oliver Heald signs the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment.

North East Herts MP marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in Stevenage with a special event.

Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in Stevenage with a special event.

Holocaust Memorial Day: Stevenage plans special event

The event is being held at Hitchin Library.

The event is being held at Hitchin Library.

Second World War historian to visit Hitchin Library

Stevenage Lonsdale School's deputy headteacher, Claudia Thiele, and headteacher, Annemari Ottridge, with the Queen's Green Canopy tree.

Stevenage Lonsdale School's deputy headteacher, Claudia Thiele, and headteacher, Annemari Ottridge, with the Queen's Green Canopy tree.

Stevenage school creates memorial garden to remember pupils and staff who have died

Remembrance services took place across Stevenage and North Herts

Remembrance services took place across Stevenage and North Herts

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance 2022: Stevenage and North Herts services in pictures

From L to R: Earl Jowitt; Baroness Denington of Stevenage; Baroness Williams of Crosby; Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.

From L to R: Earl Jowitt; Baroness Denington of Stevenage; Baroness Williams of Crosby; Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.

Historical Figures

Historic Stevenage connections to the House of Lords