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The Word is Hertfordshire!

2011 is the 1000th anniversary of the first time that Hertfordshire is mentioned in writing. In this section you will find interesting facts about Hertfordshire's history as well as information about all the activities celebrating the 'Hertfordshire Millenium': one thousand years of Hertfordshire's written history.

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    Hertfordshire born, Hertfordshire bred...
    Local words and phrases
  • The Word is Hertfordshire!
    The Word is Hertfordshire!
    Celebrating 1000 years of Hertfordshire in writing
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    This week in Hertfordshire (18)

  • Thousand years of the written word

    Thousand years of the written word (22)

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