Strange happenings in Hertfordshire: Over a century of unusual stories

Prepare to be intrigued as we delve into the peculiar and unexplained events that have captivated Hertfordshire for over a century.

Our collection of local newspapers, among other archives, records many such strange tales – from an escaped wolf shot near Hitchin to a Baldock man’s audacious plan to raise the Titanic. This talk unearths a collection of truly unusual stories, encompassing mysterious disappearances, bizarre sightings, persistent local legends, and odd occurrences that defy easy explanation. Join us as we explore the archives, folklore, and eyewitness accounts, piecing together a fascinating tapestry of Hertfordshire’s most curious chronicles and questioning what truly lies beneath the surface of the ordinary.