Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies

We are the specialist centre for the discovery of Hertfordshire's history from 1060 to the present day.

Anyone can use our records and there is no charge for consulting them.

'Preserving and promoting archive and library resources for the discovery and enjoyment of Hertfordshire's heritage'.

Advance notice: from Tuesday 30th April 2013, for approximately two weeks, HALS will be undergoing some building and re-decoration works.  Public areas and services will still be accessible  however we apologise for any inconvenience or disruption these works may cause.

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• Historic scenes of Watford revealed in new book
• Hertfordshire's Tithe Maps Available to Buy
• Community archives online - the Making Memories project

  The Making Memories Project is about collecting and preserving memories of Hertfordshire that might otherwise be lost.

• Hill End burial register indexed online

  St Albans asylum cemetery

Contact us Telephone 0300 123 4049 or email hertsdirect@hertscc.gov.uk or write to Hertfordshire Archives & Local Studies, Register Office Block, CHR 002, County Hall, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8EJ