Follow the story of the district in chronological sequence in this gallery. Explore how the region evolved and developed during prehistoric, Roman, medieval, Victorian, and modern history.
It explains how and why North Hertfordshire has changed through time, from when it was underwater 90 million years ago to the urban planning that has defined the region now.
Meet the aquatic reptiles that used to swim in this area. Meet Mabel, the Baldock Mammoth, and learn about the tools produced by the early peoples to call Hertfordshire home. Learn about the history of Hertfordshire’s first town. Discover how Rome, Saxon immigrants, and Norman invaders shaped the surrounding area. Discover the influence of Letchworth as the world’s first Garden City and meet some of the personalities that resided at The Biggin in Hitchin from its establishment in 1361.
