Nostalgia - Hemel Gazette

Educating the workers, even if the rector can’t see the point... video

In Victorian times, a desire for self-improvement led to the establishment of Mechanics’ Institutes throughout the country.

Twenty years ago...adverts with a story to tell video

Welcome to a nostalgic look back at some of the adverts which appeared in the Gazette in one particular week way back when – each a story to tell and sure to spark all sorts of memories from those who fondly remember businesses which may no longer be part of the scene.

Sculptures in Hemel Hempstead town centre May 2013

A sculpture gallery for shoppers... video

British sculptor John William Mills, who is now 80 years old, was born in London and studied at Hammersmith School of Art (1947-1954) and the Royal College of Art (1956-1960).

St Johns School May Day celebrations, Boxmoor, c. 1913.

May Day celebrations in years gone by video

“Ne-er cast a clout till May be out” is a familiar old saying – but it means wait until the May blossom comes into flower in the hedgerows, not until the end of the month of May.

We'll Meet Again nostalgia show Alban Arena May 2013

Reviving the spirit of the Blitz

If you want a wartime show to really rekindle the spirit of the Blitz, you obviously don’t want punters to be going home in the blackout.

Happy birthday to us: school marks 125 years of education for girls in Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted Girls’ School celebrates its 125th anniversary today – and students are having a series of celebrations to mark the big occasion.

St Albert the Great School, Hemel Hempstead, is 50 years old.
Pupils dressed in the style of each of the five decades.

Dressing up day marks Hemel Hempstead school’s half century

Children dressed up to represent different decades from the last 50 years to mark their school’s anniversary.

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A sculpture gallery for shoppers...

May Day celebrations in years gone by

Dressing up day marks Hemel Hempstead school’s half century

Educating the workers, even if the rector can’t see the point... video

Twenty years ago...adverts with a story to tell video

A sculpture gallery for shoppers... video