Hitchin is a market town in North Hertfordshire. Plenty of people choose to live in this part of the country and commute into London as it's relatively close, just 35 miles north. With plenty of history, Hitchin is a town that dates back to at least the 7th century. It established itself as a major centre for grain trading after the Corn Exchange in the 1800s. It's been the backdrop for many films and television programmes including My Policeman, Dr Foster and The World's End. Quite a charming town, Hitchin has cobbled streets, plenty of independent boutiques and cafes, a rare thousand year old church and a market square where you can often catch a live musical performance. The name Hitchin derives from an Anglo-Saxon Hicca tribe who dwelt here in the 7th century.