Frequently Asked Questions (‘FAQs’)

What does the society do?

• Meetings and illustrated talks
• Regular newsletter
• Periodic magazine
• Visits to local places of historical interest
• Trips further afield
• Opportunities to work on local history publications
• Access to the society's extensive library
• A chance to learn more about Hitchin and its past

Can the society provide speakers?

Among the society’s officers and members, there are many who can provide talks, walks and guided tours. Contact us if you would like to discuss engaging a speaker.

What doesn’t the society do?

• Genealogical research
• Civic Awards
• Research on individual privately-owned buildings
• Sell tickets to events

I’m trying to trace a relative: what should I do?

As mentioned above, the society is unable to do genealogical research, so it is best to contact one of the organisations listed in the box to the right.

Where is Hitchin?

Hitchin lies 50 km north of London in the county of Hertfordshire and the district of North Hertfordshire. It is less than 5 km from Junction 8 of the A1 motorway and is served by First Capital Connect trains from Cambridge, London (King’s Cross) and Peterborough: train times can be found here. It is 10 km from Luton Airport.

Multimap has scalable maps showing the town.

Who should I contact?

Contact the Hitchin Historical Society

Contact another group

This page was last updated on 19 March 2007