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Hemel Hempstead Leasing

Did You Know?

In December 2005, a series of explosions and fires at Buncefield oil depot was regarded as the largest in peace-time Europe. There was millions of pounds of damage and many injuries but, thankfully, no one was killed.

Douglas Brimson is an author who is perhaps best known for writing the multi-award-winning film Green Street. He was born in Hemel Hempstead in 1959. The film is about football hooliganism in the UK.

Hemel Hempstead has roots dating back to Roman times. It was originally known as “Bunyan’s Ford” and served as a river crossing point along the Roman road known as Akeman Street. The town’s history can be traced to AD 48 when the Romans established a settlement in the area.

In the post-World War II era, Hemel Hempstead underwent a significant transformation. It was designated a “New Town” in 1946, part of a government initiative to alleviate housing shortages in London.

Hemel Hempstead is home to an interesting piece of traffic history. The town claims to have the UK’s first roundabout, known as the “Magic Roundabout.” This complex system of mini-roundabouts arranged in a circle may look perplexing, but it’s designed to improve traffic flow.

Adeyfield Free Church in Hemel Hempstead is renowned for its unique architectural design. The church features a striking hyperbolic paraboloid roof, a rare and distinctive structural design.

Hemel Hempstead is home to the UK’s largest indoor skiing and snowboarding facility, The Snow Centre. Whether you’re an experienced skier or a beginner, you can enjoy winter sports year-round in this climate-controlled environment.

Boxmoor, a suburb of Hemel Hempstead, is where you’ll find a section of the Grand Union Canal. This historic waterway, dating back to the 18th century, played a crucial role in the transportation of goods during the Industrial Revolution.

Hemel Hempstead takes pride in being the birthplace of Sir Astley Cooper (1768-1841), a renowned surgeon and anatomist. His contributions to the field of medicine earned him a knighthood, and he is remembered for his pioneering work in vascular surgery.

Hemel Hempstead has been home to a number of celebs over the years, but one who still calls Hemel his home is YouTube and social media star Mark Hoyle. On social media, he is known as LadBaby for his pranks and jokes on his wife.

After Life - Ricky Gervais' emotional, tear-jerking Netflix series sees the comedian star as a reporter for the Tambury Gazette, but his life is upended when his wife dies from cancer. Ricky Gervais' After Life was filmed in Hemel Hempstead

In 2020, the total population of Hemel Hempstead postcode area was 527k and it increased by 67.0k people since 2002. That's 14.6% population growth . Population average age was 40.1 and it increased by 2 years since 2002.