Publications
In addition to an annual Journal and a Newsletter published 3 times a year the Society also publishes a number of booklets on various aspects of Hertford and Ware history from time to time. These, as well as back issues of the Journal, are available by post from the Secretary. The following are currently in print:
- History of the Cowper Testimonial School by Len Green ~ ISBN-13: 9780951546529 ~ £3.50
- Alfred Russell Wallace, his life and work by Len Green ~ ISBN-13: 9780951546536 ~ £3.50
- Thomas Smith 1798-1875, architect and surveyor by John Corfield abr. by Rosemary Bennett ~ ISBN-13: 9780951546543 ~ £4.00
- Educating Hertford: an account of the evolution of state schools in the town by Len Green ~ ISBN-13: 9780951546550 ~ £4.00
- Folly Island by Rosemary Bennett ~ ISBN-10: 0951546511 ~ £3.50
Postage per item: UK £1.50; rest of Europe £2.00; rest of world £2.50
Please send cheque/money order made out to HWLHS (pounds sterling only) to the secretary, Jean Riddell at 30 Riversmeet, Hertford SG14 1LE, UK
Newsletter
- Spring 2009 (444kb PDF file)
- Autumn 2008 (492kb PDF file)
- Spring 2008 (208kb PDF file)
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Hertford Castle, 1776
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