Launch of the Hertfordshire Hearth Tax Digital edition
DateThursday, 19 March, 6:30pm
LocationHertfordshire Archives and Local Studies
PriceTickets from £7
About this event
Talks and document display
In 1662 the Hearth Tax was introduced as a property tax based on the number of fireplaces. The resulting records are an interesting insight into the country at the time. Join Dr Andrew Wareham (University of Roehampton), Director of the Hearth Tax Research Project, and County Archivist Chris Bennett for a fascinating look at 17th century Hertfordshire to celebrate the launch of the digital edition of the Hertfordshire Hearth Tax.
The evening will start with a display of contemporary documents from the collection of Hertfordshire Archives followed by the speakers. Tea and coffee will be served in the Local Studies Library.
Venue
Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies
Register Office Block, Pegs Lane
Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG13 8EJ
Parking
- Free parking available outside the Register Offie Block
Venue Information
In addition to our week day opening hours we also open on the 1st Saturday of each month, from 10am to 2pm. We're open until 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of each month by appointment only. Contact us by 9am on the previous Friday to book. Customers are welcome to bring their own flask and refreshments to eat in our foyer area. Water cooler (bring your own re-usable cup or bottle). Purchases can be made from the Heritage Shop in person or through our e-store.
Disabled Facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Disabled parking
- Toilets (disabled access)
- Hearing loop and magnifying equipment
Further information
Free parking outside the Register Office Block
