Hemel Hempstead Institute black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: Nos. 4-8 Queensway Grade II* 18th century building, formerly No 1 High Street. The Old House became the home of the Hemel Hempstead Institute and Club in 1919; it is still based here today. Recorded plaque organisation: Hemel Hempstead Old Town Heritage Trail.

The Hemel Hempstead Institute, established in 1919 at Nos. 4-8 Queensway, served as a significant community center offering educational and recreational activities, reflecting the post-war emphasis on communal well-being and adult education in British towns.