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The Olde Kings Arms, Old Town
Located in Hemel Hempstead, we offer Low Cost Executive Accommodation and a Daily Carvery at £3.95
www.oldekingsarms.com
Hemel Web Designer
Located close to Hemel, we create great looking websites that deliver real business results.
www.hallwaystudios.com
About Hemel Hempstead
Much of Hemel Hempstead's early history remains blissfully untouched in the quaint area of the Old Town, its original centre. It is home to the church of St Mary, built in 1140, one of the finest remaining examples of Norman architecture in the county.
The significant expansion of the town began after World War II, when it was designated as one of the proposed New Towns, to house the displaced population of London after the Blitz. By 1951 there was a waiting list of 10,000 wishing to move to the area. New developments surrounded the original town on all sides, and a proposal for Hemel's famous Plough or 'Magic' Roundabout was accepted.
Hemel Hempstead continues to expand and redevelop. The Marlowes Shopping Centre has recently been supplemented by the new Riverside complex, and the town's tallest building, once the Kodak headquarters, is to be developed into apartments. Use this page to discover more about the town, from current community news, council projects and entertainment, to local attractions and history.
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Approved local websites for Hemel Hempstead
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Here is our pick of local websites for Hemel Hempstead. All the available websites are in handy categories, so explore the list on the left-hand side to find exactly what you need. These sites have been manually selected and approved - this is so we can guarantee genuine relevance.
Hemelweb's Guide to Hemel Hempstead
A guide to Hemel Hempstead promoting the very best the town has to offer by providing a variety of information on local clubs, organisations, schools, and businesses. Plus details of shops, bars and restaurants and a calendar of forthcoming local events.
www.hemelweb.demon.co.uk
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Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead MP
Keep up to date with the work of MP for Hemel Hempstead, Mike Penning. With news on local affairs, including the campaign to save Hemel Hempstead Hospital. Contact Mike Pennings online.
www.mikepenning.com
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Hemel Old Town
Your essential guide to what's happening at pubs, clubs, restaurants and other businesses in the Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, updated weekly.
www.hemeloldtown.info
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Rotary Club of Hemel Hempstead
Rotary International is the world's largest service organisation for business and professional people, with 1.2 million members in more than 150 countries world-wide. Visit the Hemel Hempstead club for more information.
www.hemelhempsteadrotary.co.uk
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Dacorum Talking Newspaper
The Dacorum Talking Newspaper is delivered every Saturday morning and provides an hour of audio news to those unable to read the local paper. Find out about the history of the DTN and download recent editions. With information on local courses for the visually-impaired.
www.dtnhemel.org.uk
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