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Leisure

A county’s history isn’t only about people working. In all ages, people have managed to enjoy their leisure time in various ways, whether it’s by sports, the arts or community events. These articles provide a history of Hertfordshire’s leisure activities.

  • An inhuman neighbourhood
    An inhuman neighbourhood
    A grateful survivor comments on rapacious villagers
  • Horse Racing - St Albans Style
    Horse Racing - St Albans Style
      This splendid array of trophies prompted an investigation into the story behind horse racing in the area around Colney Heath. ...
  • Bell-Ringing

    Bell-Ringing (6)

    Hertfordshire church bells
  • Cinema

    Cinema (30)

    Cinemas and the film industry in Hertfordshire
  • Circus

    Circus (3)

    The big top in Hertfordshire
  • Dancing

    Dancing (5)

    From ballroom to disco and much further
  • Gardens and Allotments

    Gardens and Allotments (5)

    Grand and homely gardens in Hertfordshire
  • Guides, Brownies and Rainbows

    Guides, Brownies and Rainbows (63)

    The Guiding movement in Hertfordshire
  • Hobbies

    Hobbies (10)

    Hertfordshire pastimes
  • Hot Air Balloons

    Hot Air Balloons (7)

    Up, up and away
  • Libraries

    Libraries (11)

    Hertfordshire's library service
  • Museums

    Museums (9)

    Hertfordshire's many museums
  • Music

    Music (17)

    Hertfordshire's musical heritage
  • Sports

    Sports (45)

    Sports in Hertfordshire
  • Street Parties

    Street Parties (3)

    Celebrations in Hertfordshire
  • Theatre

    Theatre (6)

    Hertfordshire's theatrical memories
  • Threads of Time

    Threads of Time (89)

    Turning archives into art
  • Threads of Time 2

    Threads of Time 2 (27)

    Turning archives into art
  • Walks

    Walks (4)

    Enjoying Hertfordshire's countryside
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    Just an oak tree?  There is one at Oaklands College which is part of history. To celebrate the London 2012 Olympic ...
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