Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire by Nikolaus Pevsner, published by Penguin in 1977, is a detailed exploration of this rural area located near London. This second edition, comprising 460 pages, presents an insightful overview of the region’s architectural and historical significance, highlighting its quiet country churches, timber-framed farmhouses, and notable country houses, including the renowned Jacobean Hatfield House.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of history as the book delves into the remnants of Roman Verulamium and the impressive early Norman abbey at St Albans. The narrative also captures the essence of towns like Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, and Hitchin, which retain the charm of traditional market centers. Additionally, the text examines the new towns of Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, and Hatfield, showcasing their role as important examples of mid-20th-century planning ideals. This edition serves as a comprehensive guide for those interested in the architectural and cultural heritage of Hertfordshire.
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Although so close to London this is still a rural area, with quiet country churches with fine monuments, timber-framed farmhouses, and some splendid country houses, of which the most celebrated is Cecil’s Jacobean Hatfield House. At St Albans the remains of Roman Verulamium and the great early Norman abbey speak eloquently of older civilizations. The towns offer intriguing Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford and Hitchin still have the character of traditional market centres, while the new towns of Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead and Hatfield are important exemplars of planning ideals of the 1950s and 60s.
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