At one time, Hertfordshire had a name for being a healthy county. According to Thomas Fuller in 1662, “men commonly ...
Do you know where this was?
Ordinary Women Coping in Extraordinary Circumstances
An open space for the enjoyment and leisure of the people of St Albans
The Sopwell Memories Project managed by the Sopwell Residents Association (SRA) began life in 2009 when keen members of the ...
A special cake and lots of memories
Squatlife explored the hidden heritage of homelessness in St Albans, with a photographic exhibition of Dave Kotula’s gritty images of ...
Squatlife explored the hidden heritage of homelessness in St Albans, with a photographic exhibition of Dave Kotula’s gritty images of ...
Spot the commemorative plaque
Set in pleasant rural scenery
Hi, just found this page and decided to add a bit. I started working for the St. Albans Rubber Company in ...
In January 1621, a new headmaster arrived at St Albans School. This man was James Shirley. The boys at St ...
The provision in 1943, during World War II was 2 flats in Sandridge Road, for 2 disabled ex servicemen. The ...
There are very few almshouses specifically for the benefit of Baptists. Amy Louisa Robinson’s almshouses are for the benefit of ...
William Bennet & Horatio Dudding were the double act responsible for these 4 almshouses in St Peter’s Road. They would ...
Nestling at the eastern end of St Peter’s churchyard, at the end of Clifton Street, you can find Church Cottages, ...
You won’t find Cock Lane on a modern St Albans map; it’s now known as Hatfield Road. Clutterbuck’s history published ...
It’s a three storey red brick block of flats in a residential area, so you’d be forgiven for not taking ...
In the early 17th century Beech Farm was held by John Clark. In 1605, just 2 years after James I ...