Tring Today - Nostalgia Feed

Twenty years ago...adverts with a story to tell

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:48:44 GMT

Welcome to a nostalgic look back at some of the adverts which appeared in the Gazette in one particular week way back when – each a story to tell and sure to spark all sorts of memories from those who fondly remember businesses which may no longer be part of the scene.

A sculpture gallery for shoppers...

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:12:40 GMT

British sculptor John William Mills, who is now 80 years old, was born in London and studied at Hammersmith School of Art (1947-1954) and the Royal College of Art (1956-1960).

May Day celebrations in years gone by

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:55:12 GMT

“Ne-er cast a clout till May be out” is a familiar old saying – but it means wait until the May blossom comes into flower in the hedgerows, not until the end of the month of May.

Happy birthday to us: school marks 125 years of education for girls in Berkhamsted

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:04:14 GMT

Berkhamsted Girls’ School celebrates its 125th anniversary today – and students are having a series of celebrations to mark the big occasion.

Dressing up day marks Hemel Hempstead school’s half century

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:57:35 GMT

Children dressed up to represent different decades from the last 50 years to mark their school’s anniversary.

Reviving the spirit of the Blitz

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:07:43 GMT

If you want a wartime show to really rekindle the spirit of the Blitz, you obviously don’t want punters to be going home in the blackout.