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About Mr. Harpenden
A friendly local face with the town’s news every Monday, the people worth calling, and the facts you’re always looking up.
Who is Mr. Harpenden?
Mr. Harpenden is an illustrated character, based on Tony McFarland, who has lived in the town for forty-five years. If something’s happening on the High Street, on the Common or down at the council, he’s usually heard about it.
He comes from The 65 Agency at 65 High Street, the team that ran harpendendirectory.co.uk for around fifteen years. The printed directory has gone, but the local knowledge hasn’t.
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Pub photo: The Carpenters Arms
Mr. Harpenden’s local
The Carpenters Arms
Every town has its favourite pub, and this one’s mine. The Carpenters Arms is where I go to relax, and where you’ll find me most days, catching up with friends and hearing what’s new in Harpenden.
If you spot me in there, come and say hello.
Address, opening hours and phone
14 Cravells Road, Harpenden AL5 1BD
Open from 12 noon every day: until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday
01582 460311 · Facebook
What you’ll find here
The Monday round-up
New shops, closures, events and town news, gathered up every Monday morning.
What’s on
Markets, concerts, talks and family days around town and the villages, updated every day.
Local Trades
Trades people Tony has used himself or known for years. A short list he chooses, not a directory of everyone.
Town guide
Facts, history, the town map and how the Town Council works, all in one place.
How we keep it honest
- The news is independent. Sponsors and advertisers have no say in what goes in the round-up.
- Paid means paid, and we say so. Businesses on Local Trades pay a monthly fee to be listed, and every listing says so.
- We check the facts. Town facts are checked and dated, and corrections are always welcome.
- We’re not the council. This is an independent local site, not run by or connected to Harpenden Town Council.