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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · East of England

Hertford

In or near Watton at Stone.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Hertford — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

Hertford , former post office - geograph.org.uk - 7622239

Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Hertford East · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Hertford is a museum in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

Brothership Studio is a creative space in Hertford that fosters art, music, and community collaboration. Visitors can explore a gallery showcasing emerging artists, engage with resident creators, and enjoy social events that celebrate creativity.

Place summary

Hertford is a museum located in London. It showcases a range of exhibits related to the area's history and culture. The museum's collection highlights significant local artefacts and information relevant to Hertford's development over time.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

]] One possible earlier mention of the town was in 672 AD: the first synod of a number of the bishops in England was held either in Hertford or at Hartford, Cambridgeshire. The synod was called by Theodore of Tarsus; decisions included the calculation of the date of Easter. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records that in 913AD, Edward the Elder ordered the construction of two burhs (earthwork fortifications) either side of the ford over the River Lea at Hertford as part of his campaign against the Danes. whilst Williamson (2000) gives it as 912. Ingram (1823), Giles (1847), Thorpe (1861) and Rook (1997) agree on 913. Page (1912) uses "about 913". gives the year (in Roman numerals) as 913, but…

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Coordinates
51.7966, -0.0774
County
Hertfordshire
Parish
Hertford
Postcode
SG14 1DT
Parliamentary constituency
Hertford and Stortford
Phone
01992 584214
Nearest railway station
Hertford East0.5 km
Opening
Daily 10am–5pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hertford?
Hertford is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG14 1DT), in the parish of Hertford.
What is Hertford?
Hertford — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hertford?
The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG14 1DT.
How do I get to Hertford?
The nearest railway station is Hertford East, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG14 1DT.