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What about population? Present history? City Square Size?
Article was promoted from stub status due to its length; expand tag added to allow other editors to decide if there room for expansion SP-KP 14:12, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
I noticed that the sentence "It has recently received an influx of chain stores and new shops." got removed - probably right to remove it without more info (although the statement itself is true). There is a local traders association (which I cannot now recall the name of) that has been formed to "fight" the influx, or at least limit future openings, and it might be better to put a para in about that under its own sub-heading. I'll see if I can dig the info up and put it in. It got some free promotional material in the town's Christmas 2006 celebrations. -- Legis ( talk - contributions) 16:28, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
Is it necessary for the article to have such a large and prominant mention of house prices, this is basically trivia rather than anything encyclopedic. GazMan7 11:16, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
These all point to one rich well educated town. -- Salix alba ( talk) 15:37, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
interesting maybe, but not really that encylcopedic? I would suggest a small comment aboutit lower down the article is more in proportion.
GazMan7
16:50, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
"Killing the Lawyers" by Reginald Hill has a citation from a charge by the sheriff which says "nor shall it be taken as mitigation of rudely laying they hands on a citizen and breaking his head, to say that thou mistook him for a Son of Harpenden. But against such as are known by certain signs to be Sons of Harpenden, whose depravations and depredations are notorious amongst sober Christian folk, then lay on amain!" (p. 26, beginning of cap. iii) I presume this is fictitious, but a) should it be in references and b) is there a notorious rivalry between Harpenden and Luton? (the novel takes place in Luton) (or a reference to Cussans' comment, cited in the article?) 142.68.54.190 21:33, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
would it be appropriate to call craig charles a 'celebrity alleged rapist' as well as red dwarf and robot wars star Stevehancock ( talk) 15:11, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
what about mike tyson
or john leslie
aer they a celebrity rapist? Stevehancock ( talk) 15:50, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
Watford has a population of 20 000, is a fully urbanised area and is twice the size of Harpenden. Conclusion: There is no fucking way that Harpenden has a population of 30 000.
Watford has a stated population on here of 80,000, even that sounds a little low. Luton is 185,000. Harpenden has a fully referenced population of about 30k. Conclusion check your f-ing facts before making silly statements.
I was just wondering whether it would be useful in adding a small change to the Harpenden page. It is often the case that the town is confused with similar town 'Harlington' in the neighbouring county of Bedfordshire. I think it would be very useful if we named the page 'Harpenden, Hertfordshire' instead of just 'Harpenden'. Any thoughts?
Hrachik m ( talk) 01:12, 2 November 2014 (UTC)
I have suggested that Aldwickbury School should be merged here as a non-notable primary, as per WP:SCHOOLOUTCOMES. Any comments appreciated. CalzGuy ( talk) 16:21, 11 January 2017 (UTC)
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I have found some information on the etymology of Harpenden Here, which claims Harpenden is derived from 'Herpe dene'. If this can be confirmed, then I believe a small section explaining the etymology of the name Harpenden should be added. The credibility of the site is in question, as in the section above what I have linked to claims that the plaques of the twinned towns have been removed, however the last edit of the page was in 2021, and I have personaly seen the plaques earlier this year, so I cannot trust the site. If someone has more information please share said information. 2A00:23C8:449C:A701:A05D:F6A6:F72F:499F ( talk) 12:56, 28 April 2023 (UTC)
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What about population? Present history? City Square Size?
Article was promoted from stub status due to its length; expand tag added to allow other editors to decide if there room for expansion SP-KP 14:12, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
I noticed that the sentence "It has recently received an influx of chain stores and new shops." got removed - probably right to remove it without more info (although the statement itself is true). There is a local traders association (which I cannot now recall the name of) that has been formed to "fight" the influx, or at least limit future openings, and it might be better to put a para in about that under its own sub-heading. I'll see if I can dig the info up and put it in. It got some free promotional material in the town's Christmas 2006 celebrations. -- Legis ( talk - contributions) 16:28, 3 January 2007 (UTC)
Is it necessary for the article to have such a large and prominant mention of house prices, this is basically trivia rather than anything encyclopedic. GazMan7 11:16, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
These all point to one rich well educated town. -- Salix alba ( talk) 15:37, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
interesting maybe, but not really that encylcopedic? I would suggest a small comment aboutit lower down the article is more in proportion.
GazMan7
16:50, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
"Killing the Lawyers" by Reginald Hill has a citation from a charge by the sheriff which says "nor shall it be taken as mitigation of rudely laying they hands on a citizen and breaking his head, to say that thou mistook him for a Son of Harpenden. But against such as are known by certain signs to be Sons of Harpenden, whose depravations and depredations are notorious amongst sober Christian folk, then lay on amain!" (p. 26, beginning of cap. iii) I presume this is fictitious, but a) should it be in references and b) is there a notorious rivalry between Harpenden and Luton? (the novel takes place in Luton) (or a reference to Cussans' comment, cited in the article?) 142.68.54.190 21:33, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
would it be appropriate to call craig charles a 'celebrity alleged rapist' as well as red dwarf and robot wars star Stevehancock ( talk) 15:11, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
what about mike tyson
or john leslie
aer they a celebrity rapist? Stevehancock ( talk) 15:50, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
Watford has a population of 20 000, is a fully urbanised area and is twice the size of Harpenden. Conclusion: There is no fucking way that Harpenden has a population of 30 000.
Watford has a stated population on here of 80,000, even that sounds a little low. Luton is 185,000. Harpenden has a fully referenced population of about 30k. Conclusion check your f-ing facts before making silly statements.
I was just wondering whether it would be useful in adding a small change to the Harpenden page. It is often the case that the town is confused with similar town 'Harlington' in the neighbouring county of Bedfordshire. I think it would be very useful if we named the page 'Harpenden, Hertfordshire' instead of just 'Harpenden'. Any thoughts?
Hrachik m ( talk) 01:12, 2 November 2014 (UTC)
I have suggested that Aldwickbury School should be merged here as a non-notable primary, as per WP:SCHOOLOUTCOMES. Any comments appreciated. CalzGuy ( talk) 16:21, 11 January 2017 (UTC)
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I have found some information on the etymology of Harpenden Here, which claims Harpenden is derived from 'Herpe dene'. If this can be confirmed, then I believe a small section explaining the etymology of the name Harpenden should be added. The credibility of the site is in question, as in the section above what I have linked to claims that the plaques of the twinned towns have been removed, however the last edit of the page was in 2021, and I have personaly seen the plaques earlier this year, so I cannot trust the site. If someone has more information please share said information. 2A00:23C8:449C:A701:A05D:F6A6:F72F:499F ( talk) 12:56, 28 April 2023 (UTC)