The (then) Letchworth Local History Group’s exhibition in October 2015 titled Letchworth – England’s first new industrial town? aimed to highlight Letchworth as, primarily, an industrial experiment. The Group’s first project was a study of the 1911 Census data for the town; we envisage building on this when the 1921 data becomes available, as it will offer a fascinating picture of the first 18 years of Letchworth.
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Letchworth Local History Research Group
Because of the virus emergency there won't be any face-to-face meetings for some time but the group continues to liaise by email.
We now want to emphasise that research and publication (in a variety of media) is our core activity and would like to welcome new, committed, members. No special skills are necessary, just regular attendance at our monthly meetings.
Industrial Letchworth: The First Garden City 1903–1920 is now available from David’s Bookshop, other bookshops, online sources and direct from University of Hertfordshire Press.
Buying a copy will support future research projects, which will start when we can meet in person.
Please make sure to check the 'Group events' panel on the right ⇒ for the time and venue of the next meeting. Meetings are no longer possible at the International Garden City Exhibition (IGCE) 296 Norton Way South, SG6 1SU, as it has closed during the current virus emergency.
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Philippa Parker 01462 686828
