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Topic ID 3284
28/12/2007 by 2929paul
Hertford A History
A quick plug: My best Christmas pressie this year was a book - the aforementioned 'Hertford A History' by Jacqueline Cooper. It is available from Books@Hertford and is absolutely fascinating, a must read for anyone interested in, well, the town's history.
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Reply ID 47270
28/12/2007 by Steve
And check out the bibliography at the back!
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28/12/2007 by Forbes
I got that too[:D]
Reply ID 47285
29/12/2007 by Marilyn
Gemipicorn bought a copy for Dad, waiting to read it when he has finished!
I got Peter Ruffles book, looks good as well!
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30/12/2007 by Anorak
I'm on page 25 of Jacquelines book. I started it today and am finding it very readable so far.
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31/12/2007 by 2929paul
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Originally posted by Anorak
I'm on page 25 of Jacquelines book. I started it today and am finding it very readable so far.
Are you Henry III?
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02/01/2008 by carlos fandango
I read in a book at the airport that Hertford had the first paper mill in England. Sele Mill built in 1494.
Reply ID 47349
02/01/2008 by 2929paul
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Originally posted by carlos fandango
I read in a book at the airport that Hertford had the first paper mill in England. Sele Mill built in 1494.
Correct, according to the book. John Tate's paper was used to publish various books, including Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. But it went out of business for some reason. It's not actually stated in the book but I think the relief road might have had something to do with it.
Reply ID 47458
07/01/2008 by Andrew
I started this book over the weekend and am up to 1800. As others have said it is very readable. One interesting point relevant to other discussions on Hertford's "history" is that there is only one mention of the Knights Templar (p.26 not as shown in the index) and that only in passing. I think that puts their role in this area into suitable context.
Its also interesting to see how many of today's themes on this forum are not new e.g. excrement in the street, poor parking of carts, inefficient/self serving local authorities and petty crime. The instant justice of a death sentence for a pickpocket found operating in the court's public gallery, that is recounted in the book, may appeal to some.
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08/01/2008 by Marilyn
I have just started it, Dad has read it and says it is very good so I am looking forward to reading the whole book.
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