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Letchworth Hertfordshire Map

Traditional county: Hertfordshire · District / Borough: North Hertfordshire · Region: Eastern

Explore Letchworth, Hertfordshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Letchworth map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Letchworth, Hertfordshire

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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.

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Place	Letchworth
Traditional County	Hertfordshire
District / Borough	North Hertfordshire
Region	Eastern
Country	England, United Kingdom

Latitude	51.977096
Longitude	-0.229974
Place Type	Town

About Letchworth

Letchworth, the world's first Garden City, unfolds across a gentle landscape, its planned avenues and verdant spaces a testament to a visionary spirit. It lies 3.2 km west-south-west of Baldock (from Baldock: bearing 244°T, OS grid TL 216 324). The town's history is deeply entwined with the ideals of Ebenezer Howard, who envisioned a harmonious blend of town and country, a sanctuary from the grime of industrial cities. This founding principle still imbues Letchworth with a unique character, fostering a sense of community and a respect for the natural world that is reflected in its well-maintained parks and open spaces, where the quality of light often lends a golden hue to the afternoon. Its economy, originally rooted in the printing and publishing industries that were drawn to its innovative spirit, has diversified, yet the underlying ethos of thoughtful development and a pleasant environment continues to attract businesses and residents alike. Within Letchworth's thoughtfully designed precincts, one finds echoes of its pioneering past and a vibrant present. The town is famed for its numerous green spaces, including the expansive Norton Common, a place where the whisper of the wind through the trees seems to carry the very essence of the Garden City's dream. While not boasting ancient cathedrals or bustling medieval market squares, Letchworth possesses a distinct cultural character, a legacy of its progressive founders who encouraged arts and crafts and community engagement. This spirit is perhaps most vividly expressed in its annual Folk Festival, a celebration that draws people together, its melodies drifting across the green expanses. The town also holds a quiet significance in the world of literature, having been home to author A.A. Milne for a time, whose whimsical tales of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh resonate with the gentle, imaginative spirit that Letchworth itself embodies.

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