Berkhamsted in 50 Buildings

Berkhamsted is a lively town in the Chiltern Hills with a history stretching back to before the Anglo Saxons. Substantial ruins of the Norman Castle remain, later associated with the Black Prince and Geoffrey Chaucer. Berkhamsted School was founded in 1541 and the High Street and the mediaeval core of Berkhamsted contain numerous ancient and listed buildings, many timber framed. In later years Berkhamsted’s prosperity was aided by connections with London and the Midlands through turnpike ro...