The Hertfordshire Association for Local History exists to promote the study and enjoyment of history in Hertfordshire, England. [1] The association publishes a journal, Herts Past and Present, and a book series, Hertfordshire Publications, in association with the University of Hertfordshire Press. [2] The Hertfordshire Publications book series has been in existence for over 40 years and has been an imprint of the university since 2001. [3]