This ancient market town had for centuries been one of the most important places in the county, but had changed very little before the railway arrived. Unfortunately the sanitary conditions were shocking—while the town enjoyed a reputation for the fragrance of its lavender-water!
“... fascinating and hitherto unpublished photographs ... will appeal to many. For the Hitchin resident it is an essential. ” Hertfordshire Countryside
- ISBN10 1860771092
- ISBN13 9781860771095
- Publish Date 1 October 1999
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The History Press Ltd
- Imprint Phillimore & Co Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 144
- Language English
- URL http://thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Old-Hitchin.aspx