I have been living in Berkhamsted since Feb 1992. I was brought here by the re-location of the company where I worked, Artificial Intelligence Ltd. The company is no more but I stayed mainly for the network of friendships, the ideal combination of ready access to countryside and the convenience of urban amenities. The beer was and is nice too.

I still work for a living and I have been involved in affairs relating to the Berkhamsted townscape on and off since being here.

I like to see the town accommodating businesses and professions as well as homes and the interest in preserving visible evidence of its history, so I was sorry that we lost our factory chimney and welcome efforts to recognise industrial archaeology as well as historical vernacular.