Hitchin Collection

Hitchin, Herts 1940S
The corner of Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the speed limit for W.D. (War Department) vehicles is 15 m.p.h. The Half Moon pub, sells Noted Luton Ales, too

Market, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Market, Hitchin, near Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1904

Hitchin, Herts 1940S
The corner of Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the speed limit for W.D. (War Department) vehicles is 15 m.p.h. A horse and cart keeps strictly to this limit

St Marys Church, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
St Marys Church, Hitchin, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1910s

Multiview, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Multiview, Letchworth Garden City, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

The Spirella Building, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
The Spirella Building, Letchworth Garden City, near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1938

Bassist Spike Heatley (left) at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, December 1986

The Village, Codicote, Hertfordshire
The Village, Codicote, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Showing the George & Dragon Hotel Date: 1903

North Hertfordshire SG5 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Hertfordshire SG5 1

The Triangle, Hitchin

Hitchin The Triangle early 1900s

Hitchin Market Place early 1900s

Hitchin Market Place probably 1920s

Market Place, Hitchin

1840s Victorian Map of Hertfordshire

County Map of Hertfordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Perfect Purple
Lavender Fields at Hitchin, heartfordshire, uk

Photograph of Sun Hotel, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Corn-Exchange, at Hitchin (engraving)
1601723 Corn-Exchange, at Hitchin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corn-Exchange, at Hitchin)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Mr H E Broad (engraving)
1056046 Mr H E Broad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H E Broad. Illustration for The Graphic)

Caldicott School Chapel, Hitchin, The Interior (b / w photo)
3650724 Caldicott School Chapel, Hitchin, The Interior (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caldicott School Chapel, Hitchin, The Interior)

The Cloister, the Biggin, Hitchin (b / w photo)
1628890 The Cloister, the Biggin, Hitchin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cloister, the Biggin, Hitchin)

North Hertfordshire SG4 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Hertfordshire SG4 0

Wild Bill Davison, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Wild Bill Davison, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, 1967

Wild Bill Davison, Roy Williams, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Wild Bill Davison, Roy Williams, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, 1967

Art Themen, Dave Green, and Michael Garrick playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1981
Art Themen (saxophone), Dave Green (double bass) and Michael Garrick (piano) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 4 January 1981. Drummer Alan Jackson is hidden behind Themen

Saxophonist Art Themen playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 4 January 1981

Esmond Selwyn playing the guitar at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 22 February 1981

Ron Lohn playing the electronic organ at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 22 February 1981

Don Weller and Chris Laurence playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1980
Don Weller (saxophone) and Chris Laurence (double bass) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 October 1980

Saxophonist Don Weller playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 October 1980

Bassist Chris Laurence playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 October 1980

Michael Garrick playing the piano at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 October 1980

Derek Hogg (drums) and Bobby Wellins (saxophone) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1985
Derek Hogg (drums) and Bobby Wellins (saxophone) playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 April 1985

Saxophonist Don Rendell performing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 29 August 1982

Bill Le Sage playing the vibraphone at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 12 September 1982. Derek Wadsworth on trombone is just visible in the background

Saxophonists Kathy Stobart and Jimmy Skidmore at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 10 October 1982

Saxophonist Peter King playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 28 November 1982

Guitarist John Coverdale playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984

Jazz at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984. Artist: Denis Williams
Jazz at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, January 1984. Roy Williams (trombone), Clive Thacker (drums), Pete Blannin (double bass), Phil Day (saxophone) and John Coverdale (guitar)

American trumpet and flugelhorn player Art Farmer at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1983
American trumpet and flugelhorn player Art Farmer at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1983

American trumpet and flugelhorn player Art Farmer at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1983
American trumpet and flugelhorn player Art Farmer at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1983

Art Farmer on the flugelhorn at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 25 February 1985

Spike Robinson playing the tenor saxophone at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1986. Pianist Ted Beament is visible on the left of the photograph

Tenor saxophonist Spike Robinson playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 11 September 1986

American jump blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon performing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 1981
American jump blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon performing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 15 June 1981

Sonny Stitt and Red Holloway playing at The Bell, Codicote, Hertfordshire, 24 November 1980

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Step back in time to the 1940s in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the bustling market was the heart of this charming town. Strolling through the historic streets, you'll come across St Mary's Church, a magnificent sight that has stood tall for centuries. As you venture further into Letchworth Garden City, take a moment to admire the multiview of this picturesque place. In December 1986, at The Bell in Codicote, Hertfordshire, bassist Spike Heatley enchanted audiences with his melodic tunes. Nearby is The Village of Codicote itself - a quaint and idyllic setting that exudes tranquility. The Spirella Building in Letchworth Garden City stands as an architectural masterpiece; its grandeur is truly awe-inspiring. And who could forget The Triangle in Hitchin? This iconic landmark has been witness to countless memories throughout history. Traveling even further back in time to the early 1900s reveals Hitchin's vibrant Market Place - a hub of activity and commerce. Immerse yourself in its lively atmosphere as locals go about their daily routines. Whether it be exploring historical sites or simply soaking up the charm of these towns and cities, there is something captivating about Hitchin and its surrounding areas. So why not embark on a journey through time and discover all that this enchanting corner of Hertfordshire has to offer?