Harpenden is a small picturesque town situated on the A1081 midway
between St Albans and Luton and 25 miles north-west of London. Arguably
one of the most attractive areas in the wooded county of Hertfordshire,
the town has charm and character all of its own, from the wide boulevard
that is the High Street to the lush, verdant expanse of the Common that
reaches almost into the town itself. Harpenden Through Time takes the
reader on a nostalgic journey back to an age when the pace of life was
much slower and more tranquil than it is today. Using a vibrant
selection of old picture postcards, many of which have been stored in
dusty attics, untouched for generations, coupled with modern-day
photographs, we witness the many changes that occurred as this quiet
agricultural village developed into the attractive town that we see
today.