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

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

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

A colourful advertisement for fair ground games for hire from James Portland of Kensington, London, with illustrations of "The Revolving Horse" game & "The Tip-Me-Out Boat", c1929 (Ref: DE/Ha/B1934).  #WorldFunFairMonth #FunFairs

This document was catalogued decades ago as an address by Lord Verulam to the people of #Hertfordshire over recent “social discontent”. We've since discovered that it's to do with the #SwingRiots of 1830, when protests erupted as labourers struck for a living wage. Ref: 26179

Here are photos of both sides of a Roman coin we hold in our archives (ref: DE/Ce/Z2). Apparently, Rome was ‘sacked’ (trashed and looted) by the Visigoths on 24th August 410. Valens and Valentinian were brothers and ruled a bit of the empire each. #RomanEmpire #RomanCoins

Kids and Parents! Looking for a fun & creative activity? Join us for Garden Pop-Ups, where your little artists can craft their very own paper paradise using a variety of cool techniques! Only 12 spots available - don't miss out on this crafty adventure!  events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hals/garden-po…

We're looking for #volunteers to visit #warwemorials the team need help with. We'd like people to check the #warmemorial's condition, take photos and add the info to War Memorials Online. Can you help? Today's #memorial is Much Hadham Church Bells ww.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/255591