The first four families move in on 8 February 1950 and are visited by a young Queen Elizabeth II in 1952. Pic courtesy of Dacorum Borough Council.The first four families move in on 8 February 1950 and are visited by a young Queen Elizabeth II in 1952. Pic courtesy of Dacorum Borough Council.
The first four families move in on 8 February 1950 and are visited by a young Queen Elizabeth II in 1952. Pic courtesy of Dacorum Borough Council.

Historic pictures of Hemel Hempstead as it celebrates its 75th anniversary

It was declared a New Town back in 1947

To mark the day, we've taken a look back in time with the help of Hemel Hempstead Local History and Museum Society.

Take a look at how the town has changed over the years - and see if you can work out what has replaced the historic scenes.

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