Herts Archives & Local Studies

Herts Archives & Local Studies Sharing Hertfordshire's Past

Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies tells the story of the county through maps, photographs, drawings, letters, diaries, accounts, newspapers, published material and more. But we’re not just for researchers, these original materials can be the springboard for all kinds of creative projects and practices, such as art, poetry, theatre and music.

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My Location

Hertford

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies
Register Office Block
County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford
SG13 8EJ

Telephone: 030 0123 4049
Email: hals.enquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals

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My Events

Conservation Open Studio / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2022-09-14T00:00:00Z">Wed 14 Sep 2022</span>Conservation Open Studio / Wed 14 Sep 2022

Come and see the Conservator at work behind the scenes during our open studio event for Heritage Open Days! Wednesday 14th September, 10am - 12pm. Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies. No need to book, collea...

How to date your family photographs / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2022-09-07T00:00:00Z">Wed 07 Sep 2022</span>How to date your family photographs / Wed 07 Sep 2022

When photographs are passed down through generations of families, the stories of the people in the images sometimes become fragmented or lost. Fashion and other features within the image give us clues when trying to g...

Next steps in family history - missing ancestors (online) / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2022-07-12T00:00:00Z">Tue 12 Jul 2022</span>Next steps in family history - missing ancestors (online) / Tue 12 Jul 2022

Some of our ancestors can be difficult to find : join us at this online session where we will explore some of the sources that can help you track down your missing family. We will be looking at records that cover the wor...

My Opportunities

LGBTQ History Month / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2021-03-01T00:00:00Z">Mon 01 Mar 2021</span>LGBTQ History Month / Mon 01 Mar 2021

February is LGBTQ+ History Month and Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies have created an online exhibition to celebrate. Read about LGBTQ+ figures from Hertfordshire's past, follow key events like the AIDS outbrea...

Getting started with your Caribbean family history / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2021-03-17T00:00:00Z">Wed 17 Mar 2021</span>Getting started with your Caribbean family history / Wed 17 Mar 2021

Interested in researching your Caribbean ancestry but don't know where to start? Take the plunge at this online introductory session with our expert. The event is hosted using MS Teams. When? 17th March 2021, 7:00...

Researching the history of your house / <span itemprop="startDate" content="2021-03-04T00:00:00Z">Thu 04 Mar 2021</span>Researching the history of your house / Thu 04 Mar 2021

Join us for an informal online introduction to the principal sources used to research the history of your house, led by our Local Studies Librarian. The event is hosted using MS Teams. When? 4th March 2021, 2:00pm ...