In the county of Hertfordshire there is a town with history as incredibleas its name. Hemel Hemstead located in the south of England and some 50 kilometers from capital city which one can now admire had developed after Second World War.
However its history dates back even to the 8th century when it has existed as a mere settlement. Only after next eight centuries this village was granted its town charter by King Henry the Second. As to the name which is quite curious however it was only a natural development of the name from the 8th century which was Haemele and meant broken county or district.
The year 705 was the first time the name of this village was mentioned however it was also a place whene Roman conqueror decided to built astonishingly beautiful villa.
After this period Normans had built a amazingli charming parish church devoted to to St Mary and it is nowadyas considered as a one of the beautiest Norman parish churches in whole england.
Beside its great histroy Hemel Hempstead is now thriving city with the prospects that will let it become an important city amongst the ones which earned their favour already.
The most amazing part of this city is its art soul. The most astonishing paiting which is know amongs the wide range of specialists and those who love such kind of art is The woods and Cupid’s Green painted in 1959. It is the reason why so many tourist want to visit this city.
Another attraction can be a pub located in the Hemeol old town. Its name is The Old Bell and its exterior is an magnificat example of the 17th century mason masters. And what is the most curious thing about this pub is its interior. Someof the walls are covered by old French wallpapers wchich now would be worth small fortune.
This place was also an inspoiration for filmmakers which had belovded this palce as a marvellous setting for the movies like Till Death Do us Apart and other in this kind.
The surrouding of the anciet city mied with modern architecture is compelling for all those who have their mids set on picturesque views.
All in all, Hemel Hempstead is a place where you will be eager to back as soon as you will be free from work. Come and visit this city again and rediscover its charms once more.
