In pictures: Harpenden’s Classics on the Common returns for 2026
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In pictures: Harpenden’s Classics on the Common returns for 2026
• Harpenden Classics on the Common 2026 saw around 1,000 classic cars, motorcycles, and scooters pack out the town’s green space for an afternoon of vintage vehicles and community fundraising.
• Organised by Rotary in Harpenden, Wednesday’s free public event supported a host of charities including the Harpenden Child Contact Centre, Essex...
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