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'.
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• Revelation on the other King's speech

  A collection of Royal letters at Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies has shed new light on the real story behind the film, 'The King's Speech' .

• Community archives online - the Making Memories project

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

• Ordering documents

  Ordering original documents in advance of your visit

• Police records to be conserved and digitised

  Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies has been awarded a grant by The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust.

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

Image: Engraving of The Great Bed of Ware, 19th century