World War II Adolf Hitler, Gas Masks, Identity Cards, Incendiary Bombs, the Blackout, Self-Help Booklets and Rationing Discover the history behind some of the artefacts, which can be found in our “History Boxes for Schools“. Learn more about World War 2  Read More →

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Lowewood Museum in Hoddesdon has been successful in achieving the Museum Libraries Archives (MLA) accreditation award. The registration scheme is a national quality assurance scheme; its aims are to ensure museums achieve agreed standards in museum management, collection care and public services for the benefit of the user.  By so doing they foster public confidence in museums as custodians of the... 

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Cheshunt at War tells the story of the war years as they affected a small town in Hertfordshire 14 miles north of London. Cheshunt at War It recounts the privations and the dangers, the hard work and the leisure, the tragedies and joys of life between 1939 and 1945. The author, Peter Rooke, draws on his own memories and on taped conversations with local people, some of whom held posts of wartime responsibilty.... 

Guides FREE guides (pdf) Wormley West End Circular Walk St Augustine’s Church, Broxbourne St Mary’s Church, Cheshunt Church of St Catherine and St Paul, Hoddesdon – available soon Hoddesdon Heritage Trail – available soon (and on DVD) Churchgate Heritage Trail – available soon (and on DVD) Broxbourne Conservation Area – available soon (and on DVD) DVDs A series... 

Cheshunt Nunnery The abbey of Waltham must have had a considerable effect on the everyday life of the people of Cheshunt. The abbey held a large part of the manor of Wormley, granted to them in Saxon times and retained by them under Norman rule. It was then an establishment of secular canons who went out amongst the people. One of their particular ceremonies was the beating of the bounds, and as early... 

Gallery A listed Georgian building dating from the 1750 and is the perfect setting for Lowewood Museums impressive collection. Discover the fascinating story of the local area through displays of geology, social history and photographs of town life in the 19th century. The thriving temporary exhibitions gallery is also not to be missed. Most of the objects in the museum were donated by members of the... 

The ‘Friends of Lowewood Museum’ was founded in June 1987 as a registered charity (289225). Its objectives are to promote a better understanding and appreciation of our local heritage as well as a sense of local identity. The ‘Friends’ arrange a series of lectures throughout the Autumn and Spring. Topics include subjects of both local and general interest. They are open free... 

Lowewood Museum is situated in the Borough of Broxbourne, which covers Rye Park, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Cheshunt, Flamstead End, Goffs Oak and Waltham Cross. Local Events FREE!!! Submit a local event that you would like included in our events calendar/listing. On-screen presenter required We are currently looking for an on-screen presenter for a series of online history programmes....