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HEMPSTEAD

The social history of an Essex village

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Survey of the Harvey lands, 1770

  • Key to survey
  • Pages 1-10
  • Pages 11-20 (16,17 missing)
  • Pages 21-30
  • Pages 31-40
  • Pages 41-50
  • Pages 51-60
  • Pages 61-66 (67-70 missing)
  • Pages 71-80
  • Pages 81-86 (87-90 missing)
  • Pages 91-100 (99 missing)
  • Pages 101-110
  • Pages 111-118 (115,119,120,121 missing)
  • Pages 122, 124-125

If you have any corrections or contributions to make to the evolving content of this site - especially old photos or histories, please contact the editors at info@hempsteadhistory.uk

Latest posts

  • History presentation

    IN THE VILLAGE HALL, SAT 14 SEP 5.00-6.30PM

    Ross will give a short talk about some of the stories he has uncovered while researching for this website. There will also be an exhibition of some interesting documents, maps and photographs

  • Please get involved

    Now that the basic structure of this website is in place, and the first lot of resources have been loaded, we need to start thinking about how it can develop.  Here are some projects that you could get involved in.  If any of them capture your enthusiasm, or if you have another proposal, please email info@hempsteadhistory.uk, so that we can help to plan the scope and put you in touch with any potential collaborators.

  • Hempstead on film

    Some real treasures here: a 1961 Anglia TV interview with Jack Handley, landlord of the Rose & Crown; a 1943 visit by Flanagan & Allen to Pollards Cross, when it was the home of actress Florence Desmond; and a 1962 Pathe report on the dedication of the new tower and bells at St Andrew's. Visit our film archive here:

  • A Walk through the Centuries

    Rather than writing a traditional Church guide book, Hazel Weedon takes us on a short tour through some key moments in English history, using the architecture and contents of St Andrew's Church as illustration. Read more here:

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