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Hitchin established itself as a major centre for grain trading after the Corn Exchange was built in the market place in 1853. [16] Hitchin was also a centre for manufacturing products from the lavender which was cultivated in the surrounding area, with multiple lavender distilleries operating in the town. [17]
survives), also brought new trade. In 1762 William Toldervy recorded a ‘large, well built and very populous’ town. During the 18th century the Manor Court declined in importance and local government focused more on the Parish Vestry. Non-Conformists, especially Quakers, laid foundations in Hitchin business and services
History. Hitchin is an ancient English market town surrounded by the green and pleasant countryside of North Hertfordshire. It has clearly been a pleasant and prosperous place to live for thousands of years. Prehistoric finds, the proximity of the ancient Icknield Way and Roman remains all point to many millennia of continuous human settlement.
History of Hitchin. A short general history of the town can be downloaded here. It has been claimed that Hitchin is one of the most researched small market towns in England. Certainly, the Hitchin Historical Society has been extremely active in publishing the results of its members’ researches since its creation in 1977 and many of these ...
Hitchin market place from the tower of St Mary's Church. Hitchin is a historic market town in the north of Hertfordshire, four miles south-west of Letchworth Garden City. Interestingly the name 'Hitchin' was not used until the 17th century but the earliest record of a settlement here goes back 1000 years earlier, to the 7th century.
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This account based on Hitchin Town Guide (2007 and 2011), prepared by Hitchin Town Centre Initiative with the help of Hitchin Historical Society. Sources for further information include William Dunnage’s History of Hitchin (1815), Reginald Hine’s 2 volume History of Hitchin (1927/9), the many publications of the Historical Society and diverse others to be found in the library and local ...
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Hitchin.-- market town and par. with ry. sta., Herts, ... Hitchen is a large and ancient town, pleasantly situated in a fertile valley; it is well built, and consists ...
