In 'ertford, 'ereford and 'ampshire....

Please pronounce the 'h' in 'herb'. I don't care what the dictionary says about French and Romance languages, it sounds like a ridiculous affectation and our 31st President wasn't Erbert Oover. Or at least be consistent - don't drop the 'h' in 'herb' and 'herbal', then turn around and pronounce it in 'herbaceous', 'herbicide', and 'herbivore'. And for God's sake, don't don't say things like "an historical account"...what is up with this - the "h" is pronounced but somehow kind of nebulous?

Unless you're Cockney..then feel free to drop whatever letters you like.