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What do you fancy learning? The history of Berkhamsted? No problem. Sign up with one of our event partners listed below. Intrigued how an author creates their plot? Find out at the annual Berkhamsted book festival. Mad for nature? Discover one of the many walks and talks right on our doorstep. Inspiring lectures with live speakers are dotted throughout the calendar – make sure you add them to yours.

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The Old Hall & Chapel, Berkhamsted School

18/09/2022, 2:30 pm
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3:30 am
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: Berkhamsted Boys School
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 2BB
United Kingdom
Summary: The opportunity to see the original schoolhouse built in 1544 and the beautiful Victorian Chapel
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The Grand Junction Canal

18/01/2023, 8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: Town Hall
196 High St
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AP
United Kingdom
Summary: Talk about this major travel route which was vital during the Industrial Revolution linking London to the Midlands.
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The Special Operations Executive with Des Turner

15/02/2023, 8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: Town Hall
196 High St
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AP
United Kingdom
Summary: The secret life of local country houses in Hertfordshire during WWII.
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Champagne House Tours

28/07/2022, 2:00 pm
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16/08/2022, 4:00 pm
Organiser: Ashridge House
Location: 19-20 Brownlow House
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 1NS
United Kingdom
Summary: Join us for a tour of Ashridge House! You have the chance to wander the historic hallways and learn about its fascinating story.
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Tour of St Peters Church Berkhamsted, including the Tudor Court House.

11/09/2022, 3:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: St Peters Church
Dean Incent's House
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 2AX
United Kingdom
Summary: Click to read more about the tour.
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Walks Free
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The Lost Wharves Of Berkhamsted

14/09/2022, 10:00 am
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11:30 am
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: Address in description
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Summary: Learn the history of the lost wharves in Berkhamsted. Click for more details. 
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Amersham -On -the -Hill Architecture

21/09/2022, 8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: Town Hall
196 High St
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3BA
United Kingdom
Summary: The talk will concentrate on the development of the Amersham of today.
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Winston Churchill’s Toy Shop

19/10/2022, 8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: 196 High St
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3BA
United Kingdom
Summary: Talk about Churchill's MD1 the UK's premier weapons experimental station in WW2, located nr Aylesbury.
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‘Poles Apart’

21/12/2022, 8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: Town Hall
196 High St
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3AP
United Kingdom
Summary: 'Poles Apart' is the little known story of Barnes Lodge, Kings Langley during World War 2.
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Trent Park – Home of the Secret Listeners

16/11/2022, 8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Organiser: Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society
Location: Town Hall
196 High St
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3BA
United Kingdom
Summary: Dr Helen Fry describes explains the inner workings of the bugging operation that went on at Trent Park.
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The Art of Sea Bathing

19/10/2022, 10:30 am
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11:30 am
Organiser: The Arts Society Gade Valley
Location: 10 Common Gardens
Potten End
Hertfordshire
HP4 2RH
United Kingdom
Summary: Talk about the history of our nation's continuing love of Sea Bathing
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En Face Interview at Vyne Theatre Berkhamsted

10/07/2022, 2:00 pm
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4:15 pm
Location: 6B Northbridge Rd
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 1EH
United Kingdom
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