Handside

Settlement in Hertfordshire Welwyn Hatfield

England

Handside

Brocket Hall gates Looking south from TL218139 to the gates of Brocket Hall - home of convicted fraudster and annoying D-list reality TV celeb Lord Brocket. Most of the rest of the grid square South of here is private, and judging by the spikes, CCTV and &quot;STOP&quot; notices I don&#039;t think he&#039;ll let you in. — Brocket Hall gates Credit: Rob Hinkley

Handside is a residential area located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, it is approximately 30 miles north of London. Handside is part of the Welwyn Hatfield district and falls under the postal code AL8.

The area is predominantly residential, characterized by a mix of houses and flats. The architecture in Handside is varied, with a combination of traditional brick-built homes and more modern developments. It offers a range of housing options, catering to different budgets and preferences.

Handside benefits from its proximity to Welwyn Garden City town center, which is within walking distance. Here, residents can find an array of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes. The area is also well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting it to the town center and surrounding areas.

One notable feature of Handside is the presence of green spaces. The area is surrounded by parks and open fields, providing residents with opportunities for outdoor activities and leisurely walks. Furthermore, there are several schools nearby, making it a popular choice for families.

Handside offers a peaceful and suburban lifestyle while still providing easy access to the amenities of Welwyn Garden City. Its convenient location, combined with its green surroundings, makes it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between urban conveniences and a tranquil environment.

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Handside Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.796996/-0.215202 or Grid Reference TL2312. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brocket Hall gates

Looking south from TL218139 to the gates of Brocket Hall - home of convicted fraudster and annoying D-list reality TV celeb Lord Brocket. Most of the rest of the grid square South of here is private, and judging by the spikes, CCTV and "STOP" notices I don't think he'll let you in.

Rob Hinkley

Brocket Hall, Lemsford

This is the view one gets from the highway.

Jack Hill

Welwyn Garden City

View looking across the memorial garden to Louis de Soissons the designer of the town.

Jack Hill

Welwyn Garden City

Shops offices and rooftop restaurant

Jack Hill

Boathouse on Stanborough Lakes. Welwyn Garden City.

Taken on a cold November day otherwise there would probably have been people rowing on this lake.

Robin Hall

Milepost on Great North Rd

This broken milepost stands on the old Great North Rd. This is now the B197 Stevenage to Welwyn Garden City road. In fact most people making this journey use the A1 which runs parallel and about 50 yards to the left. This milepost is cast iron and has been broken at some stage. This is the road that Dick Turpin would have ridden from York to London on.

Robin Hall

Southern lake at Stanborough

Even though it was cold today some hardy souls were out fishing and sailing today. These lakes are very busy in the summer months.

Robin Hall

Welwyn Garden City Ski Slope

On a dull November afternoon there were two people on the slope. You can see them if you look closely.

Robin Hall

Welwyn Garden City Athletics Track - Gosling Stadium.

The outer black track is a banked cycle racing track. The red inner one is for running.

Robin Hall

Parkway - Welwyn Garden City.

A broad avenue in the centre of the town. Stretches well into the next square north.

Robin Hall

Campus West - Welwyn Garden City

Arts centre, Library and Theatre at the top end of Parkway.

Robin Hall

Fountain - Parkway Welwyn Garden City.

Two weeks ago this fountain was "fountaining" pink water for breast cancer awareness week. It looks better this week.

Robin Hall

Lemsford mill and the River Lea.

Taken from the very edge of the square facing the mill.

Robin Hall

Lemsford Village.

To the left, and not possible to get a view of at this point is the River Lea. This photograph is taken from the Welwyn Garden City - Lemsford road. The pub in the distance is the "Long Arm and the Short Arm". The pub sign depicts a wooden lever arm that indicated the depth of the water at the crossing point of the River Lea of the ancient Great North Road. When the arm was in the dropped or raised position it showed the depth of water to the horse drawn waggoners and other users.

Robin Hall

Hatfield Hyde War Memorial, Hollybush Lane

Taken just before 1100 on 13/11/2005

Rob Taylor

OSB1

This is the new Operational Support Building at Hertfordshire Police Headquarters, due to open in Autumn 2006. It will house the CCR (County Control Room) and the FCC (Force Contact Centre).

Rob Taylor