Hertford
Hertford (pronounced Hart-fud) is a town in Hertfordshire, England. In 2011, it had a population of 26,783 people.
| Hertford | |
 Hertford town centre |
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| Population | 26,783 (2011) |
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| Demonym | Hertfordian |
| OS grid reference | TL325125 |
| - London | 19.2 mi (30.9 km) |
| Unitary authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Ceremonial county | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HERTFORD |
| Postcode district | SG13, SG14 |
| Dialling code | 01992 |
| Police | Hertfordshire |
| Fire | Hertfordshire |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Hertford and Stortford |
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It is Hertfordshire's county town, but the largest town is Watford.
The town centre is 19.2 miles (30.9 km) north of Central London and 16.7 miles (27.02 km) north east of Watford.
Transport
Rail
Hertford is served by two train stations, these are Hertford East and Hertford North.
Road
The A414 is just south of the town centre and runs to Harlow, Essex. The A10 is just east of the town.
Twin towns
Hertford is twinned with:
Évron, France
Wildeshausen, Germany
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
Gallery
Parliament Square
Hertford Media
The main castle entrance built by Edward IV in 1463-5, since extended by sections built in the late 1700's and as recently as 1936/7. Now offices of the the Town Council.
Hartham Common, July 08
Hertfordshire County Hall in Hertford
The statue of Samuel Stone
Hertford Quaker Meeting House
The Prince Albert Cottage at Hertford, Hertfordshire, UK
A Class 717 operated by Great Northern on the Northaw Viaduct, between Hertford North and London Moorgate
