Since the society’s foundation in 1977 it has produced and published many books and other multi-media publications. A list of those still available are shown below – click on the link to see the associated blurb. The list includes some Hitchin related publications produced by other publishers.
For completeness click here for a list of previous HHS publications
For further details or to order a publication, contact the Society’s Publications (Sales)
Books in print
- Bridewells of Hitchin – A History of Local Imprisonment *
Simon Walker, 1998 - Carriages to Cars: the Story of Coachbuilders and Motor Dealers Ralph E Sanders & Sons of Hitchin *
Stephen Bradford-Best, 2014 - Cold Baths Don’t Work – A History of Mental Health Care in the Hitchin Area *
e-book edition also available
Mike Clarke, 2011 - Fire! Fire! Fireman Fisher’s Hitchin Diary 1926-1929 *
Phil Howard, 2014 - The Hitchin cabmen’s shelter: its rescue, restoration and return to the town *
Priscilla Douglas and Pauline Humphries, 1998 - Hitchin Cameos: Five Victorian Leading Townsmen *
Anthony M. Foster, 1980; new edition, 2000 - HITCHIN – More Glimpses of the Past
Simon Walker, 2021 - Hitchin Priory Park: the history of a landscape park and gardens *
Bridget Howlett, 2004 - The Physic Garden in Hitchin: An Illustrated Guide *
The Hitchin Physic Gardeners, 2015 - Pioneering Women: the Origins of Girton College in Hitchin *
Val Campion, 2008 - Reminiscences of a Hitchin School in the 1870’s and 1880’s *
Frank Frazer Hoyland, 1935; edited by P. Douglas and P. Humphries, 2002 - Take 6 Carrots, 4 Heads of Celery, 8 Large Onions … *
Maya Pieris, 1994
DVDs and other media
- A Century of Old Hitchin on Film DVD vol 1 *
Richard Whitmore, Sam Hallas, Tim Ray, 2011 - A Royal Day to Remember DVD
Sam Hallas, Tim Ray, Richard Whitmore, 2012
Also on this site are a series of photo montages and on-line videos which can be found on the Film and Photographs page (from the About Us page).
Leaflets
NB: Some of these are out of print (marked ֍) , but click on the title and you will find a link to a PDF of the leaflet which you can download.
- An Aspect of Hitchin Transport: The Bicycle ֍
Pat Gadd - The Biggin ֍
Anthony M Foster, 1980 - Brief Guide to Historic Hitchin
Hitchin Historical Society & Hitchin Initiative, 2018 - A Brief History of Hitchin Markets and Fairs ֍
Anthony M Foster - Hitchin Quakers Ancient & Modern ֍
Transcript of a talk given by Metford Robson to the Society in 2002 - Hitchin’s Straw Plait Industry
N.E. Agar, Ph.D, second edition, 1998 - A Visitor’s History of Hitchin
Anthony M. Foster, 1980; third edition, 1992 - A Walk along Sun Street *
Zena Grant, 2009 - A Walk along Tilehouse Street and Bridge Street
David and Bridget Howlett; second edition 2009
Non-HHS publications relating to Hitchin
- Reflections in a Brass Helmet
Denis.B. Dolan, 1989 - A Venture of Faith *
E. Aillie Latchmore, 1970
