Brandle first, Dowsett takes yellow jersey but Hemel Hempstead wins by a mile Hemel Hempstead enjoyed a day in the sun on Friday 12 September when stage 6 of the Tour of Britain reached a thrilling climax in Gadebridge Park. The longest stage of this year’s Tour reached the finishing line at about 3.30pm but […]
(Many thanks to Stephan Lorenz for permission to use his outstanding artwork. You can see more of Stephan’s work at his website) 2015 marks the 700th anniversary of Tring as a market town. King Edward II, an ambiguous figure in every other respect, did the right thing by Tring with this valuable coming-of-age token on […]
Many thanks to local artist Sally Hunter for her fantastic stag featured on the front cover of Hemel Hempstead Living autumn 2014. See Sally’s limited edition prints at: click here! Sally is also the creator of Humphrey’s Corner click here!
Clare and Steve Ball love their home town and were desperate to reflect that in their growing home. It’s been a long few months since Clare and Steve decided to extend their house, but they’re finally there – and they love it! Originally the couple had planned to move to a bigger house because, as […]
If you have friends or relatives to put up and you haven’t the room at home, these are the choices in your area. We’ve stayed at all these places – if you want a verdict, email info@livingmags.info. (The first figure is miles from the town centre.) HEMEL HEMPSTEAD Hotels Premier Inn Moor End Rd, Hemel […]
The Grand Union Canal has been adding to the life of Hemel Hempstead for more than 200 years. Originally an industrial artery, in the 21st century it gives us a distinctive set of leisure options. The stretch through Hemel Hempstead makes a pleasant and not especially demanding walk of about 4 miles from Bourne End […]