The town is now known to residents as “Hemel” and is usually colloquialized to “’emel”, however before the Second war locals called it “Hempstead”. Kent Brushes (G B Kent & Sons Ltd), established in 1777 & has been manufacturing brushes in Apsley for most of that time. In the 20 General Elections since the New Town was created, a Conservative MP has been returned 17 times and a Labour MP 3 times. Hemel Hempstead County Court, 1st Floor, Hemel Hempstead. Surpluses (profits) are reinvested into sports facilities.[36]. As building progressed with continuing local opposition, the town was becoming increasingly popular with those moving in from areas of north London. Signing up to the newsletter is simple. Initially the Sparrows Herne Turnpike Road was opened in 1762. The current MP is Sir Mike Penning, who was elected in the 2005 General Election. Historic map of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Apsley Lock Marina, Hemel Hempstead, built in 2003. 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Thankfully, after a couple of days those early teething problems were ironed out and locals can speed their way around it with ease now. The Nickey Line is now used for walking. Office and corporate buffet caterers Hemel Hempstead. This keeps a history of all answers submitted to the ready reckoner. We use a Google cookie to track the success of our marketing campaigns and make them more efficient. [4] In Old English, -stead or -stede simply meant "place" (reflected in German Stadt and Dutch stede or stad, meaning "city" or "town"), such as the site of a building or pasture, as in clearing in the woods, and this suffix is used in the names of other English places such as Hamstead and Berkhamsted.[5]. [70], Originally known as The Hemel Hempstead Operatic and Dramatic Society, the Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company has operated since 1925.