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1. www.youtube.com › watchHitchin town Centre walking tour, market square and ... - YouTube

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   Aug 16, 2021 · Walking tour of street and market square in Hitchin Hertfordshire.

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2. www.youtube.com › watchHitchin, a charming market town in Hertfordshire, England is ...

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   Jun 2, 2024 · Hitchin is a market town in Hertfordshire, England, with a rich history dating back to the 7th century. Known for its charming medieval and Georgian architec...

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3. www.youtube.com › watchA Walk around English Market Town. Hitchin ... - YouTube

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   An early morning walk around the historic market town of Hitchin in Hertfordshire. Featuring St Mary's Church. The largest Parish church in Hertfordshire, Hi...

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4. britainsbestguides.org › blogs › hitchin-my-home-townHitchin, my home town - British Guild of Tourist Guides

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   May 4, 2020 · 5 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1900-2001. Birth registered in Hitchin, childhood spent at St.Pauls Walden Bury, the Bowes-Lyon family seat, 4 miles away. Industry. Hitchin grew rich on wool, tanning, grain and brewing. Indeed, Queen Elizabeth 1st claimed to prefer ‘Hitchin grapes’ (ale) to ‘Spanish wine!’.

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5. www.hitchintv.co.uk › portfolio › a-history-ofA History of Hitchin: Britain in a Nutshell – 2017

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   A HitchinTV’s Heritage Video Focus Production. Written and presented by Andy Gibbs MA. A History of Hitchin: Britain in a Nutshell. The town has a long and remarkable history so it is no surprise that many amateur historians have written excellent histories of Hitchin. This video is not intended to be a comprehensive history. This is a personal view in which I will attempt to place Hitchin ...

6. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in15 Best Things to Do in Hitchin (Hertfordshire, England)

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   May 1, 2023 · 2. St Mary’s Church. Source: Peter Moulton / shutterstock. St Mary’s Church. Hitchin’s parish church is the largest in Hertfordshire and is larger than a town of this size would have needed in Medieval times. Instead St Mary’s Church is testament to the wealth generated by the wool trade in the 14th and 15th centuries.

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   How do I get to Hitchin from London?

   • Knebworth house The fastest journey time to Hitchin from London is 32 minutes, leaving from St Pancras. Other services operate from King’s Cross. The Train Line has all the rail options. Hitchin is a medieval market town with a compact centre, a pretty river frontage and streets bursting with history.

   Hitchin - Chilterns National Landscape

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   Why is Hitchin's church the largest in Hertfordshire?

   • Hitchin’s parish church is the largest in Hertfordshire and is larger than a town of this size would have needed in Medieval times. Instead St Mary’s Church is testament to the wealth generated by the wool trade in the 14th and 15th centuries. The bulk of the building dates back to that time, but the roots of the church go back much further.

   15 Best Things to Do in Hitchin (Hertfordshire, England)

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   What to do in Hitchin?

   • There’s lots of opportunities for shopping and Hitchin Market is one of the largest outdoor markets in the region, with regular antique, craft and farmers’ markets being held. If shopping’s not your thing, there is still plenty to see and do. In the centre of the town, on the banks of the River Hiz, St Mary’s Church is a focal point for visitors.

   Hitchin - Chilterns National Landscape

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   Where did Hitchin come from?

   • The Romans knew this area well, 20 miles away lay the Roman city of Verulamium ( St.Albans), but Hitchin’s name derives from the Anglo-Saxon Hicca tribe who dwelt here in the 7th century. A hundred years on, Offa, King of Mercia, founded a Benedictine community on the site of St.Mary’s parish church.

   Hitchin, my home town - British Guild of Tourist Guides

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   Is Hitchin a good place to live?

   • Hitchin is a medieval market town with a compact centre, a pretty river frontage and streets bursting with history. Hitchin is the place from which to explore the north-eastern extremities of the Chiltern Hills as they merge into the flatter landscapes of Bedfordshire. But don’t leave too quickly!

   Hitchin - Chilterns National Landscape

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   Why was Hitchin important?

   • Hitchin grew rich on wool, tanning, grain and brewing. Indeed, Queen Elizabeth 1st claimed to prefer ‘Hitchin grapes’ (ale) to ‘Spanish wine!’ By the 18th-century, 300 cartloads of barley and corn were sold each market day. The town’s location on the main route north guaranteed success as a staging post for travellers.

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8. www.chilterns.org.uk › market-towns › hitchinHitchin - Chilterns National Landscape

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   [Car free in the Chilterns] provides a car-free itinerary for walking and cycling in the Northern Chilterns and around Hitchin. This itinerary includes several circular walks easily reached by bus from Hitchin and starting from the picturesque villages of Pirton and Offley. To get started, Hitchin station is regularly served by trains from London.