Discovering North Hertfordshire Gallery
Welcome to the Discovering North Hertfordshire Gallery, where the District’s captivating story unfolds chronologically.
Journey through time to discover how and why our area transformed, from 90 million years ago when it was submerged beneath water, through prehistoric origins, Roman rule, medieval life, Victorian innovations, to the urban planning that has shaped the District today.
Encounter the marine reptiles that swam in this area
See some of the characters who lived at The Biggin in Hitchin from its founding in 1361
Meet Mabel,
the Baldock mammoth
Find out how the local area was influenced by Rome, Saxon settlers & Norman conquerors
Learn about the tools made by the first people here
Discover how the earliest town in our area developed
Discover the influence of Letchworth as the world’s first Garden City
