Hertfordshire (including Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Hertfordshire, Hertsmere, North Hertfordshire, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford and Welwyn Hatfield) is in the East of England of England. It has a population of around 1,116,000 and covers approximately 164,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, London, Middlesex.
Hertfordshire was first referred to more than a thousand years ago in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Since the 1920s the county has had associations with the British film industry including Elstree Studios, Borehamwood and Leavesden Studios. Knebworth House, has over the years been used as a location in many films and as a venue for events including concerts by a number of well known bands. Originally built during the 15th century, the Tudor house was remodelled during the 19th century with Gothic style features. Facilities at the house can be hired to hold social or business events and there are heritage education programmes available. Performing arts venues in Hertfordshire include Watford Palace Theatre, the Hawthorne Theatre in Welwyn Garden City, Watford Colosseum and the Market Theatre in Hitchin.
Hatfield House was built during the early 17th century on land where the Royal Palace of Hatfield, once home to Queen Elizabeth I, stood previously. The house retains many Jacobean features including its carved staircase and stained glass windows and exhibits include tapestries, paintings and items with links to Elizabeth I. Set among extensive gardens, Hatfield hosts a number of events during the year, ranging from markets and fairs to concerts, film screenings and banquets. Hertford Museum houses collections such as natural history, archaeology and works of art and includes exhibits which help visitors to learn about the history of the county town. Other attractions in Hertfordshire include St Albans Cathedral, Bushey Museum and Art Gallery, Welwyn Roman Baths, Verulamium Museum in St Albans, Cassiobury Park in Watford and College Lake Nature Reserve.
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
My little Dolls are made from Floral cloth covered wire, which are then softly covered in cotton thread their heads are round wooden beads ...
Ware, Hertfordshire
I am passionate about making jewellery out of silver. I am constantly learning new techniques, and will try anything. I particularly love ...
Ware, Hertfordshire
I am Magwitch and I design and make unique jewellery here in my small studio in rural Hertfordshire, UK, inspired by the nature and organic ...
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
I restarted painting when retireing and due to illness I simplified into drawing, painting and marketing cartoons. As my eyesight got difficult ...
Buntingford, Hertfordshire
This is a brand new store! We are two sisters who wanted to follow our passions in interior accessories. Having got to the point where ...
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Gifts made from hand made recycled paper. Each sheet of paper is unique and is coloured using natural dyes. Their are currently two product ...
Watord, Hertfordshire
This Blooming Life is all about unique vibrant gifts that spread joy and positivism. My main focus point are my colourful mandala designs ...
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Handmade, bespoke and contemporary pieces of jewellery. Designed and created to be warn by all. Pieces made to last a life time and with ...
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
I started making jewellery about three years ago, with knitting wire bracelets to include seed beads. It has now become quite an obsession ...
Harpenden, Hertfordshire
I am a part-time jewellery maker (full-time art teacher!) with a successful small online business that I’m excited to bring to local craft ...
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
My name is Eirinn McCauley and I am behind EirinnMakes. Welcome to my page. EirinnMakes was born out of the need for personalised cards ...
ROyston, Hertfordshire
We are Mindful makes by the Creative Witch. We use recycled, sustainable and eco friendly materials whenever possible. When making our ...
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Vida Mosaics is making unique handcrafted mosaic glass art and paintings at affordable prices. We are based in Hertfordshire, UK and have ...
Barnet, Hertfordshire
I Handbeaded/ Handmake Reiki Attuned Semiprecious Gemstone Jewellery. I also handmade Beaded Jewellery from Swarovski Elements and other ...
Ware, Hertfordshire
Necklaces, craftware, glassware, personally engraved with pictures or text. Wide range of products for unique gifts. All items are spot ...
Letchmore Heath, Hertfordshire
I have always been a keen dressmaker during lockdown, after I had made myself a completely new wardrobe, I ventured into the Handbag word ...
Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
I have been retired for 4 years and have recently opened a page (Lovingly Made By Val) on Etsy. I would now like to expand into craft fairs ...
Barnet, Hertfordshire
flower fairies and accessories. fairy meadows and lanterns , melamine plates , glitter mugs , fairy books
Barnet, Hertfordshire
flower fairies and accessories. fairy meadows and lanterns , melamine plates , glitter mugs , fairy books
Herts, Hertfordshire
Individual handmade artwork and crafts. Bespoke greetings cards and hand painted art to brighten someone’s day!
Tring, Hertfordshire
I am a relief print-maker using lino, photographer and jewellery maker. My relief prints are animals or dancers on a variety of mediums ...
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Kids Bee Happy Sand Art is an amazing way to entertain children. Children simply choose a picture and peel off pre-cut sections one at ...
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Decor Uniqueness have a range of hand made decor incorporating our sygnature handnade silk forever roses. Each one lovingly handmade making ...
Herts, Hertfordshire
I PUT YOUR MEMORIES INTO BOX FRAMES AND WALL HANGINGS. SUITABLE FROM BIRTH TO 100 YEARS OLD. PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR ABSOLUTELY ANY OCCASION. ...
St Albans, Hertfordshire
I decoupage all sorts of items. Furniture, glass, canvases, boxes. All unique.
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Revivals create unique garments and accessories from neglected quality clothing and haberdashery. Our sustainable processes use only vintage, ...
St Albans, Hertfordshire
ginger and co is a British brand providing luxury scented soy candles at an affordable price. All of our candles are individually hand ...
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Our aim is to bring understated, effortlessly functional and useful objects to your home. By eliminating the unnecessary our collection ...
Watford, Hertfordshire
Hello my name is Sudha, I am a full time mummy to a 5 year old girl and 7 year old boy! I first started quilling and stone art as a hobby ...
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
We make hand made unique crafts. Such as decoupage bottles and jars, upcycled furniture. Had made wooden crafts such a bird feeders, home ...
Ware, Hertfordshire
I run art and craft sessions for the general public in Ware, Herts. I also run sessions for people with learning disabilities, mental health ...
Watford, Hertfordshire
I supply helium filled Walking Animal Balloons, Sweet Cones and Windmills mainly for events with children and animals such as dog shows, ...
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Since becoming disabled I have knitted and crocheted like a demon. I use it as therapy during the worst days I can usually still create ...
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Blanket stitch was created by a mother and daughter team.Vintage style fabric items all hand or machine sewn. We also have some wooden ...
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
My name is Richard. I worked as a Graphic Designer for many years and always had a keen interest in Photography and Illustration work. ...
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
Hello everyone, I am quite new at posting blogs, but need to know if anyone has an event I could attend in Hertfordshire, I am running ...
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
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(Born 1876 in Hitchin in Hertfordshire), Etching, Illustration
Griggs is well known for his illustration in the Highways and Byways Guides, which he created from 1902 until his death in 1938.
(Born 1861 in Watford in Hertfordshire), Mosaic, Stained glass
Metalworker, stained glass artist and founder of Heatons Cloisonne Mosaics Ltd in 1885. He learnt his trade in his fathers firm.
(Born 1731 in Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire), Poetry
One of the most famous poets of his time, Cowper wrote poems about the everyday this in life. He also wrote hymns such as Amazing Grace. He also wrote: God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform He plants His footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up His bright designs And works His sov reign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break