HITCHIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Hitchin is a medieval market town which is known to have existed since at least the eighth century AD, making it one of the oldest towns in Hertfordshire.
So, with over 1,000 years of history to research, Hitchin Historical Society was formed to increase and spread knowledge of this historic past, and so promote the unique nature of the town. As such the site provides a showcase and archive for some of the work that members have produced since the society’s foundation in 1977.
For most months of the year the society holds a members’ meeting in St Mary’s church house with a presentation on a particular topic. The next indoor meeting is shown below.
The next Church House speaker meeting will be on
Thursday 27th August 2026.
There is no Church House meeting in June
July is the Hitchin Festival month
as part of which HHS includes its own events.
For a summary of HHS events click here
Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start so come along early
for a chat and to browse the HHS library.
Tea and biscuits served after the talk.
Hitchin
Hitchin has retained much of its historic character despite enormous growth since the 1850s. It is noted for its specialist shops, busy market, the largest parish church in Hertfordshire and its attractive streets.
An interesting feature of the town is the Physic Garden (pictured) located outside the town library and maintained by the society.
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