We have Flora and Fauna today from a Hockerill Teacher Training College autograph book (Acc 6641). We love both the pen and ink Goddess Flora and the beautiful colours of the blue tit.  #Art #Birds #PenAndInk #Hertfordshire #Archives

This lovely sketch is of the south view of Old Cottage on Holywell Hill in St Albans. The artist was Holmes Edwin Cornelius Winter, and this sketch dates from November 1897 (Ref: DE/X1046/1/8). #Artists #StAlbans #HouseHistory

Our next Getting Started at HALS #event is looming large! We understand that starting something new can be overwhelming and we want to ensure that you feel confident and prepared as you embark on your HALS experience. Tickets are #FREE! events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals/getting-s…

As it's harvest time, here's an old harvest custom from Hitchin, written up by Hertfordshire Antiquarian William Blyth Gerish, a collector of much Hertfordshire Folklore.

Discover some hidden gems of Hertfordshire history! Join us for an exclusive look behind-the-scenes. Explore our collections, learn how the documents are preserved and take a sneak peek into our famous basement! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. #Hertfordshire #Archives

Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together! Get your tickets here: events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals/family-tr… #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

Come with us to learn and marvel at the beauty that County Hall has to offer. Join our FREE tour and explore the rich history, stunning art, and incredible architecture. Don't miss out on this truly wonderful experience! 🏛️✨ #CountyHall #History #Free #Tour #Hertfordshire

Painted in 1863, this tranquil watercolour of Markyate village from the lane near the windmill (Ref: CV/Mar/1 - part of the County Views collection). #Markyate #SaturdayStroll #Countryside

We understand that starting something new can be overwhelming and we want to ensure that you feel confident and prepared as you embark on your HALS experience. Tickets are #FREE! Have you got yours yet? THIS THURSDAY! events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals/getting-s…

Discover some hidden gems of Hertfordshire history! Join us for an exclusive look behind-the-scenes. Explore our collections, learn how the documents are preserved and take a sneak peek into our famous basement! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity. #Hertfordshire #Archives

#DYK that September is #WorldFunFairMonth? In honour of this, we'll be taking a look back at some of our favourite #funfair photos in our collection over the next few weeks, starting with this lovely snap of children riding the chairoplanes at an #Aldenham funfair, c1969.

Join us this Saturday for a free tour of our conservation studio! Meet our expert conservator & take a look at some of the fascinating work in the world preservation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to peek behind the scenes! #Conservation #Restoration #Preservation #Archives

This unusual poppyhead from Throcking Church appears to show three acrobats and a bird. It's of unknown date and origin. Any suggestions as to the theme or dating gratefully received!

For #ThrowbackThursday we have this lovely 1920s photo showing a child and their dog sat on the steps of a Vardo at Colney Heath.  #ColneyHeath #GypsyRomaTravellerHistory #Dogs @GATE Herts UK

There's something hauntingly beautiful about these photos by Elsden & Sons of a Fun Fair at Old Station, #Hertford. Those with a keen eye will have noticed McMullens Brewery at the rear. Taken November, 1890. CV/HER/359a.  #WorldFunFairMonth #Photography #Hertfordshire #FunFairs

Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together! Get your tickets here: events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals/family-tr… #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

Come with us to learn and marvel at the beauty that County Hall has to offer. Join our FREE tour TOMORROW & explore the rich history, stunning art, and incredible architecture. Don't miss out on this truly wonderful experience! 🏛️✨ #CountyHall #History #Free #Tour #Hertfordshire

We've all heard the words "health and safety gone mad", but I think we can all agree it's best that the "Black-His-Eye" fun fair game has been left firmly in the past! Date and location unknown, DE/X1053/B4/4/196.  #WorldFunFairMonth #FunFairs #Photography #Hertfordshire

Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together! Get your tickets here: events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals/family-tr… #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory

Unlock the mysteries of your ancestry! Join us at our upcoming event and dive deep into the incredible stories of the women in your lineage. Let's celebrate and honour their legacy together! Get your tickets here: events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals/family-tr… #FamilyHistory #Ancestry #WomenInHistory