Hertford, Civil parish in East Hertfordshire, England
Hertford is a small town in East Hertfordshire, England, located where several waterways of the River Lea meet. The settlement spreads over both banks and is connected by road bridges, with residential areas, shops and castle grounds near the center.
After the Norman Conquest in 1066 a castle was built here, serving as a royal residence until the 17th century. The town developed in medieval times as a market center and remained the county seat.
The old quarter shows narrow lanes lined with brick and timber-framed houses now used as homes, shops and inns. Along the river banks you find paths and small bridges that connect walkers to quiet corners.
Two railway stations, Hertford East and Hertford North, connect the town with London through regular trains arriving in about an hour. The center is walkable, with parking areas at the edge of the old quarter for drivers.
McMullen Brewery, operating since 1827, still produces beer on site and employs many residents. Near Hertford East station the historic brewery complex with its brick buildings remains today.
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