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Dirty work in Berkhamsted
Saturday 26 September 2026 at 09:30
Jobs in Berkhamsted included the good, the bad and the ugly – from mixing arsenic, to whipping ‘sturdy beggars’, via running the pesthouse, catching dogs with tongs, and removing the body of the murdered school usher.
Come along and discover more on a family friendly walk along the high street, exploring centuries of gore, grime and poor work-life balance, led by former BBC History producer Dan Parry.
£15, seniors & students £10, children 5-16 £5, little ones go free.
Meet outside Aurum restaurant (previously the Gatsby), 97 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2DG
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