Three Rivers Museum has launched its largest exhibition in years, centred around the diaries of 19th-century Rickmansworth farmer John White.
The museum acquired a set of these diaries about two years ago.
Since then, volunteers have been diligently transcribing them and collaborating with the University of Hertfordshire to furnish research material for business school students.
This new exhibition, now open to the public, paints a vivid picture of the lives of ordinary people in the area during the latter half of the 19th century.
More intriguingly, it offers contemporary lessons from Mr White, particularly in the context of today's changing climate.
Although Mr White primarily farmed in Rickmansworth, his interests spread to Croxley Green, with family members farming at Chipperfield and Oxhey Hall.
The exhibition caters for all ages, featuring engaging activities for children and a treasure trove of information for adults, including the names of workers from 150 years ago, some of whom have descendants still living in the area.
Three Rivers Museum is free to enter and is open Wednesday to Friday, 2pm to 4pm, and on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
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