Kings Langley
Kings Langley
Local History & Museum Society
Kings Langley

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As an introduction to the history of the village the aim of this website is to provide short articles, samples from our extensive picture library, details of our publications and links for further research.

The extended list of topics containing much new material, pictures and audio clips is to to found in the History section.

All pictures, unless otherwise stated, are from the archives of the Kings Langley Local History and Museum Society (KLLH&MS).

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Kings Langley - Our Heritage

Kings Langley, a village in Hertfordshire, lays claim to an extraordinary history. From its origins prior to Roman settlement and thriving Domesday community, through its Royal Palace in the 14th Century to a wealth of transport connections, farming and industry, the village can recount tales matched by few other places in the U.K.

 

Kings Langely

This print from about 1840, shows the All Saints Church in Church Lane.
Traditional life in the village was then starting to undergo many changes. In contrast to the herdsman, a steam engine and carriages are just visible behind the four trees beyond the village school whose construction was at about the same time as the arrival of the railway.

 

 

Latest News and additions 2021

June 2021

Due to the Covid19 virus the Society’s regular archivists' meetings and the evening speaker meetings have been temporarily suspended.

We are all shocked and very sad to have to tell you that our good friend and colleague, Peter Field has passed away. As you may know he had a serious heart condition and had to go into hospital, where he contacted the Covid virus.

Peter's daughter Kerry has kindly supplied this Obituary.

 

Recent Addition

Photo of some of the local Home Guard on the common, introduction and 7 pages of names.

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