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quotePosted at 20:02 on 30th November 2010
I'm sure that someone could add more photos of Bishops Stortford (only 5) and Much Hadham (only 1)!
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quotePosted at 20:09 on 30th November 2010

We move on now to STEVENAGE, the old town portion can trace it's history back to Roman times.  The Six Hills is a 2000 year old burial site. The new town part of Stevenage was built after WWII.  What to see in Stevenage: Modern Clock & Fountain, Stevenage Museum for local history, Boxfield Gallery for contemporary art and Fairlands Valley Park.  Nearby one can visit the Cromer Windmill, the last post mill in Hertfordshire and Knebworth House.

STEVENAGE (Old Town)



 

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quotePosted at 20:11 on 30th November 2010
STEVENAGE (New Town)
ST Georges Park, STEVENAGE TOWN CENTER in Spring.
Picture by BOB FURNELL

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quotePosted at 20:12 on 30th November 2010
Stevenage - Modern Clock
Clock Tower
Picture by colin munford

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Fairlands Valley Park
Autumn Leaves at Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Picture by Jo Hennessey


Autumn at Fairlands Valley Park, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Picture by Jo Hennessey

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quotePosted at 20:15 on 30th November 2010

Looking for some kind soul to add information on WELWYN GARDEN CITY.  Attraction - Brocket Hall

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Picture by Eric Hill


 

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Sherradswood, Welwyn Garden City
Picture by Ann Porter

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The fountain, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City
Picture by Norman Lucey

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Brocket Hall, Welwyn Garden City
Brocket Hall, Herts
Picture by David Long

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quotePosted at 20:24 on 30th November 2010

Continue on to Hatfield, home of the De Havilland Aircraft Company.  Here you can visit the Royal Palace of Hatfield, circa 1497 and the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I and New Hatfield House built by Robert Cecil around 1607.  In addition the Mosquito Aircraft Museum, Wildfowl Trust and Paradise Park may be explored.

Royal Palace of Hatfield

Hatfield House
Picture by Marjon van Aken


New Hatfield House
Hatfield House in the county of Hertfordshire
Picture by Allan Platt


Hatfield House
Picture by Marjon van Aken


 

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