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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ware,_HertfordshireWare, Hertfordshire - Wikipedia

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   Ware is a town and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is close to the county town of Hertford. In 2011 the parish had a population of 18,799.

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3. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g230219THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Ware (2024) - Must-See Attractions

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   Things to Do in Ware, England: See Tripadvisor's 16,232 traveller reviews and photos of Ware tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October.

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4. waretowncouncil.gov.uk › explore-ware › attractionsAttractions or Things to do – Ware Town Council

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   Explore Ware. Attractions or Things to do. Local Attractions. Our riverside town is brimming with history, heritage, arts & culture, leisure facilities, parks and green spaces with a vibrant high...

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   Where is Ware in England?

   • Ware, town (parish), East Hertfordshire district, administrative and historic county of Hertfordshire, southeast-central England. The parish is situated on the northern periphery of the metropolitan area of Greater London. In ancient times it was probably the site of a fishing weir on the River Lea. Later it became an important malting centre.

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   Where did Ware come from?

   • The Peace of Wedmore in 886 established a frontier between Wessex and the Danelaw. Part of this frontier was the River Lea, and Ware found itself a frontier town; it is thought that two Ware place-names, Wengeo and Widbury, are of Danish origin.

   Town History - Ware Town Council

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   Where was Ware located?

   • Ware was situated on the Old North Road, the main thoroughfare of medieval and Tudor England from London to York and Scotland.

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   What is ware known for?

   • In ancient times it was probably the site of a fishing weir on the River Lea. Later it became an important malting centre. A priory was founded there in the 14th century. In modern times Ware has attracted light industry, including pharmaceutical and plastics manufacture. Pop. (2001) 17,193; (2011) 18,799.

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   Is Ware a good place to live?

   • Ware is a busy commercial town but proud of its heritage. Many of the older buildings are listed, and the town is designated a centre of ‘outstanding archeological and historical interest’. In recent years, Ware has begun to attract tourists and guided tours of the town centre are held on some Sundays in the summer months.

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   Why is ware called Waras?

   • Most archaeologists now believe that this happened at Ware, and the town’s Saxon name ‘Waras’ comes from the weirs Alfred built. One result of the Danish wars was the building of Hertford as a Saxon fortified burg, and for a while Ware appears to have been controlled by the authorities in Hertford.

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6. waretowncouncil.gov.uk › explore-ware › town-historyTown History - Ware Town Council

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   Ware is a busy commercial town but proud of its heritage. Many of the older buildings are listed, and the town is designated a centre of ‘outstanding archeological and historical interest’. In...

7. www.britannica.com › place › Ware-EnglandWare | Saxon Town, River Lea, Market Town | Britannica

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   Ware, town (parish), East Hertfordshire district, administrative and historic county of Hertfordshire, southeast-central England. The parish is situated on the northern periphery of the metropolitan area of Greater London. In ancient times it was probably the site of a fishing weir on the River Lea. Later it became an important malting centre.

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8. www.britain-visitor.com › uk-city-guides › ware-guideWare Guide Hertfordshire - Britain Visitor

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   Ware is a historic market town located in Hertfordshire, southern England. It lies approximately 20 miles north of and is situated on the River Lea. The town has a population of around 20,000 people and is now a commuting town for London with frequent trains to Liverpool Street.

9. waretowncouncil.gov.uk › explore-ware › informationInformation for visitors – Ware Town Council

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   Information for visitors. Tourism. For information on surrounding towns and villages, visit the website of East Herts Council. For information on Hertfordshire, visit the website of Visit Herts...