Local History and Heritage

Several historical people have lived or worked in the district, including William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania and the paper mill owner, John Dickinson.

Historical buildings in the district include Moor Park Mansion and Basing House, the home of the Three Rivers Museum.

There are a variety of small towns and villages located within the district, offering the choice between rural countryside and urban residential and business areas.

Local history groups

Abbots Langley Local History Society 

Main activities include illustrated winter lectures, usually on the last Monday of each month. Richard Simons www.allhs.btinternet.co.uk 01923 262123

Friends of Croxley Great Barn

Works to conserve and publish information about the ancient barn including a regular newsletter. Contact the Secretary www.croxleygreatbarn.co.uk 01923 779284

Kings Langley Local History and Museum Society 

Holds monthly public meetings on a range of topics. Contact the Honorary

Secretary www.kingslangley.org.uk 01923 264109

Rickmansworth Historical Society

Covers prehistory to recent history. Talks and lectures are held about the area and more general topics. Meetings held the second Thursday of the month. Contact Ann Vernau 01923 775882. www.rickmansworthhistoricalsociety.btik.com

Sarratt Local History Society
 
At least five meetings a year plus open evenings, special events and trips to places of historic interest. Pam Turner 01923 267000.

South West Herts Archaeological and Historical Society 

Lectures held from October to April with occasional excursions during the summer. Stephen Moore elizabethamoore2@aol.com 01923 265992.

Not on the list? If you would like your group to be added to this list please contact us.

For more historical groups in Hertfordshire visit www.hertsdirect.org or ring Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4040.