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Hertfordshire
Herts in a county in the east of England. Although close to London and not too far away from the coast, Hertfordshire boasts its own attractions: castles and museums, wildlife parks and nature reserves, and sparkling culture and family fun.
Places to visit
St Albans cathedral, Natural History Museum Tring, Lee Valley White Water centre, Paradise Wildlife Park, Brocket Hall Estate, Warner Bros. Studio.
Bookshelf
Books based in this county:
Authors associated with this county
Authors who are associated with this county (born or lived here) or who have based their books here.
Bernard Shaw
George Orwell
Samuel Pepys
Freya North
Jane Austen (Pride and Prejudice set in Hertfordshire)
Charles Dickens (featured Hatfield in Oliver Twist)
George Bernard Shaw
Graham Greene
Beatrix Potter
Barbara Cartland
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