Pre-order now. Sarah J. Wager’s *Place-Names and Landholding in Early Medieval England* explores how names like Kingston and Eaton reflect landholding structures. #PlaceNames www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

This groundbreaking study uses archaeology and aerial imagery to reconstruct the stories of over 20 forgotten gardens across Hertfordshire. If you love a good mystery buried in the landscape, this one’s for you. Pre-order now. #GardenHistory www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Book now! On Thursday eve, Deborah Spring will be speaking at Suffolk Archives about her research into the fascinating life of the remarkable Lady Anne Bacon. #TudorWomen www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/even...

"A genuinely fascinating read for anyone interested in the social or economic history of the city as well as for architectural, social, and labour historians more generally." William Whyte, The London Journal www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"Describes a species of rural economy that has attracted little attention since the work of Joan Thirsk... nearly 70 years ago. I hope it brings the... inhabitants of Somerset as much pleasure as it will bring Dr Croot's professional peers" R Hoyle www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"Makes an important contribution to our understanding of the region in the early medieval period and offers an alternative way of conceptualizing and analysing communities that has broader implications." Midland History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Mark Freeman's classic history of St Albans, first published in 2008, has been substantially rewritten by the author and brought fully up to date, making it an invaluable guide to more than two thousand years of St Albans's history. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"[A] very useful starting point for anyone wishing to delve into Ellis's writings." Susanna Wade-Martins, Historia Agraria www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #AgriculturalHistory

Deborah Spring will be at Suffolk Archives on 8th Jan discussing her research into Lady Anne Bacon - a remarkable #Tudor woman of the court. Book now! www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/even...

Discount available in our Christmas Sale "an excellent addition to our knowledge of enclosures in Northumberland" A.W. Purdue, Northern History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #LandscapeHistory

Discount available in our Christmas Sale "[A]n excellent study of Moseley..." Paul Jennings, Family and Community History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #SocialHistory

Read about the Swing Riots of 1830 in 'Sevenoaks 1790-1914'. An early victim of labourers protesting their appalling living and working conditions was tenant farmer Jonathan Thompson, whose properties were set on fire 10 times in the space of 3 months. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #SwingRiots

This beautifully illustrated book by Tom Williamson & Anne Rowe blends archaeology, aerial photography, and historical maps to reveal the county’s forgotten garden heritage. Pre-order now! #GardenHistory www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Anne (née Cooke) Bacon's comfortable childhood was spent at Gidea Hall, seen here. When she was just 12 yrs old Waltham Abbey, a mere 15 miles away, became the last religious house in England to be demolished under Henry VIII's Acts of Dissolution. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

20% off! Here's an illustration from 'Bricks of Victorian London'. It was originally used by George Smith as part of his celebrated and ultimately successful 1871 press campaign to highlight the suffering of children and teenagers working in London's brickfields. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Studies in Regional and Local History makes quality, specialist academic texts for a wide audience at affordable prices."UH Press is to be congratulated on publishing its series of Studies in Regional and Local History" Gillian Draper www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/subj...

New book! "Those who work" rarely left written records, but their lives shaped medieval England. In this new Festschrift, leading scholars uncover the hidden stories of peasants, producers, and rural communities. #PeasantHistory www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Coming 15 March: Sarah J. Wager’s *Place-Names and Landholding in Early Medieval England* explores how names like Kingston and Eaton reflect landholding structures. #PlaceNames www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Available now in hardback from UH Press! www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #MedievalHistory

20% off! "This wide-ranging collection of essays provides new insights not only to local historians of the region but also more widely to those who are interested at a national level in the many topics covered." Nigel Smith, Northern History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

20% off in our sale. "Philip Slavin deploys an impressive number and range of documents to investigate how #Norwich Cathedral Priory met its enormous requirement for bread and ale, the bedrocks of the medieval diet." David Stone, Landscape History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Discover the hidden history beneath Hertfordshire’s landscapes in this richly illustrated new book by Tom Williamson and Anne Rowe. Through decades of research, Lost Gardens of Hertfordshire uncovers the secrets of more than 20 forgotten gardens. Pre-order now! #Herts www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

Great books, great prices, just in time for the holidays! "Landscapes and Producers in Medieval England" – order the hardback for £28, UK postage included. "Broadland" has been shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards – now discounted! www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/chri... #ChristmasSale

Letchworth Settlement, an independent adult education centre, is one of the treasures of the world’s first garden city. On Saturday, the Settlement is celebrating a century at its current site. Read more about the history of the Settlement here. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #LetchworthSettlement

"Praying men, fighting men, and working men". King Alfred's words remind us that medieval England was built on the labour of its peasants. This upcoming volume brings together essays that build on Rosamond Faith's influential work, tracing the evolution of rural life. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"[S]hould be on the shelf of everyone with an interest in medieval Wales, as well as castellologists. The author is to be congratulated on his book, and the publisher has produced a fine volume." John R. Kenyon, The Castle Studies Group Journal www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"Focusing on several key aspects of Joan Thirsk's wide ranging interests, this book deserves the attention of economic and social historians of the late medieval as well as the early modern periods." John S. Lee, The Ricardian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #AgriculturalHistory

Trees in England by Tom Williamson, Gerry Barnes & Toby Pillatt. #Trees #LandscapeHistory #AgriculturalHistory www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"Gorman’s research is deep and his knowledge detailed, not only because of his extraordinary access to local-history archivists, but also no doubt because so many small-scale, local nineteenth-century newspapers have now been digitized. (1/2)

We are thrilled to learn that "Broadland" by Tom Williamson and Alison Yardy has been shortlisted for the East Anglian Books Awards! It was such a pleasure to publish this comprehensive and authoritative landscape study. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #EABA @writerscentre.bsky.social

Most people in medieval England were peasants. How did they cultivate the land, and how were they classified by those they supported? This volume explores essays from the 8th–14th centuries, spanning Devon to Staffordshire, on agriculture and social hierarchy. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"The volume is well-illustrated with sixty-seven monochrome images... The essays are written by specialists in their respective fields and are well-referenced. It presents a fitting memorial to the man and his library." David Stoker www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

The brilliant Deborah Spring discussing her biography of Lady Anne Bacon. #Tudors www.mynewsmag.co.uk/rediscovered...

Ellise Hopkins, seen here, pressured for the Amendment Act of 1880 which made it illegal for children under 16 to live in brothels. The police were given powers to remove children from such premises and place them in certified industrial schools. For more, www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"An informative, academic book on a subject rarely studied." The Music Box www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"Excellently illustrated throughout from the Settlement Archive, newspapers and other key resources, each chapter is enhanced by illustrations and endnotes. A valuable addition to the bookshelves and of interest to historians and educationalists." J Tunesi www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"an excellent and illuminating panorama of St Albans from 1914 to 1918" Richard Batten, International Journal of Regional and Local History #WW1 www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"Deborah Spring provides an expertly researched, detailed and highly comprehensive life of Anne Bacon. Well-written and full of detail, 'Lady Anne Bacon' is a wonderful addition to the growing body of works on Tudor women." Elizabeth Norton, Historian & Broadcaster www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"In short, the book is an object lesson in the presentation of local history. At £25 it represents unbelievably good value." Michael Symes, The Local Historian www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

William Ellis wrote enthusiastically about Devonshire White Ale. The brew was fermented in earthenware 'steens'. He wrote: "This famous liquor is of such a salubrious nature as renders it a most agreeable drink both to the sedentary and active person." www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"'Shaping the Past' has a rich diversity of content but also an overarching theme which captures the essence of the work and philosophy of its dedicatee. It is a worthy tribute to a great historian and a great friend." Alan G. Crosby, Landscape History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

The shrine of St Alban was the centrepiece of the medieval abbey church, supposedly containing the martyr's relics, 'discovered' by Offa in 793. The current shrine dates from 1308. It was destroyed at the dissolution of the abbey, but later restored. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"Susan Kilby is one of the brightest and the best of the new historians. This book provides an exciting and entirely novel perspective on the medieval countryside." Dr Mark Gardiner www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

This is Moseley Hall. The hall was the centre of village life; the family organised and supported village traditions, such as the yeomanry and the hunt, and were themselves an attraction to those wishing to associate with the elite middle classes. www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"the contributors propose and develop really interesting ideas, while also providing excellent methodological sections which constitute very good introductions to topics such as... Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) dating for pottery" Carenza Lewis www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"I want to say how much I enjoyed reading the history of Sevenoaks 1790-1914. It made a splendid job of combining rigorous analysis with plenty of evocative local detail for those of us brought up in the town." Jonathan Barry, Emeritus Professor of History www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

"I would have no hesitation in recommending that someone publish with UH Press in their Explorations series." Mandy de Belin, "From the Deer to the Fox" If your research aligns with our Explorations series we want to hear from you. #research www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/subj...

"Beautifully produced and illustrated, it provides a scholarly basis for a better understanding of the evolution of London and its suburbs." Malcolm Airs OBE www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

This is King's Lynn today During the Civil War, Sir Hamon Le Strange declared support for the king. The earl of Manchester laid siege to the town. Within a month resistance collapsed and terms were agreed. The Le Stranges were liable for over £3000. For more, see www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book...

(1/2) It's unclear how long apple trees can grow once they have reached the 'senescence' phase. Most planted before c.1920 are now so hollow and veteranised that they are highly vulnerable to storm damage.