Joseph Cranstone, William Henry Cranstone, and Joseph Cranstone black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: No. 25 High Street Joseph Cranstone's ironmongery shop (1798) and later iron foundry. Joseph (junior) and his son, William Henry Cranstone, supplied many major items for the town. Recorded plaque organisation: Hemel Hempstead Old Town Heritage Trail.

Joseph Cranstone, his son Joseph (junior), and grandson William Henry Cranstone operated a significant ironmongery shop and later an iron foundry in High Street, supplying essential metalworks to the town, thus contributing substantially to local industry and infrastructure development.