Harpenden & District Local History Society

Be part of Harpenden’s History! 

Harpenden Museum, run by volunteers, is located on the lower floor of the Eric Morecambe Centre. 

The fantastic collection of artefacts, documents, photographs and artworks has been built up over many years and reflects Harpenden’s history from early settlement to commuter town. Displays will be changed from time to time and special exhibitions will be mounted.  

A detailed historical map titled "Harpenden Village Tithe Map Boundaries 1843," featuring various plots of land labelled with numbers and colours, lines indicating boundaries, and a key in the right corner explaining the colour codes and land usage.
A museum display case contains various rustic farming tools and artifacts. On the shelves are items like a straw hat, wooden implements, a sickle, and assorted hand tools. The back of the case features framed pictures and descriptions detailing the historical significance of the items.
Three framed paintings hang on a wall in a well-lit room. The first depicts a landscape with a building, the second shows a forest scene, and the third presents plants with prominent green foliage. The overall atmosphere is serene and artistic.
Three people stand in front of an open door with a green ribbon across the entrance, which has been partially cut. The person in the middle is dressed in formal attire, including a hat and a sword. The other two are casually dressed and smiling.
A modern cafeteria with round tables and white and black chairs arranged neatly. Large windows provide a view of greenery outside. A framed photograph of an older individual, along with a notice, is hung on a dark blue wall. The area is well-lit and clean.
A person wearing a chain of office stands by the corner of an exhibition space. They are smiling and looking to the left. Several framed pictures hang on the walls behind them. A small waste bin is visible in the background near a large window. Image is in black and white.

The Museum is now open 11am to 3pm every Saturday and most Tuesdays and Thursdays, subject to availability of volunteers, and at other times by appointment. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. Visits by youth groups, schools and other organisations will be welcomed by prior arrangement, so a curator can be on hand.  

For extensive information on Harpenden’s history, confirmation of museum opening hours, details of our programme of monthly meetings and how to join the Society or volunteer to join the museum rota, please see their website: www.harpenden-history.org.uk 

Harpenden & District Local History Society
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