Welcome to Hempstead!

The village of Hempstead lies 6 miles east of Saffron Walden in the rolling hills of North-west Essex and part of Uttlesford District. Whilst it only has about 190 properties and a population of around 450, it sports some fascinating history beyond its size. Much has happened since it was called Hamsteda at the time of the Doomsday Book when there were 10 times more pigs than people.

The Highwayman Dick Turpin, believed to born in the village pub, the Bell Inn as it was in 1705 and worked in his father’s butcher’s shop before becoming notorious and eventually hanged in York in 1734.

In St. Andrew’s church lies the tomb of William Harvey 1578-1657, who discovered the circulation of blood in the human body which changed the medical world completely

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ROBINN Group July Newsletter

10 August 2023 | Community

Dear Supporters, A round up of what the ROBINN Group have been up to for the month of July. We have opened our fund-raising circle to villages between here and Saffron Walden, even making the Walden Local newspaper! We have raised a good amount so far but we still need to raise a lot more, so please do tell friends and family about our ...

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