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Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban
The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban is built on what is believed to be the site of the martyrdom of St Alban (c. 250) and its construction began around 1077. It is the seat of the Bishop of
The seat of the Earl of Verulam was built in the late 18th century by the architect Robert Taylor and has an extensive collection of family portraits transferred from the old 16th century Gorhambury H
Hill End Hospital - Heritage Lottery Project
The history of Hill End Hospital is being preserved through a grant of over £49,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. During 2009/10 the project entitled 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind?' will include live p
Founded as the Hertfordshire County Museum in 1898, the Museum of St Albans tells the story of St Albans from the departure of the Romans to the present day. Find out about Alban, Britain's first Chri
A brief history of the Odeon, with thanks to Cinema Treasures. In 1927 St. Albans' first cinema (the Alpha, later called the Poly and still later, the Regent) burned down. The site was cleared and on
The remains of an imense mansion built in 1563-8 by Sir Nicholas Bacon, Queen Elizabeth's Lord Keeper, and twice visited by the Queen. Its extravagant two-storey porch survives, with parts of the hall
Located on the site of a steam driven silk mill, this volunteer-run museum is managed by Redbourn Parish Council. Its three rooms consider the history, industry and mysteries of Redbourn village
Dating from the sixteenth century and last used for milling in the 1950s, the mill has undergone a 10-year rebuilding and restoration project. It is now established as a museum and as the only working
Built in 1902 and home to the playwright George Bernard Shaw for more than 40 years, this Edwardian house has many of the dramatist's literary and personal possessions, including his Oscar and Nobel p
The ruined remains of the Tudor mansion built around 1560 by Sir Richard Lee on the site of a medieval nunnery dating back to 1140, founded by the abbot of St Albans, Geoffrey de Gorham. The mansion f
Founded in 1961, the St Albans Civic Society is a non party-political and non-religious registered charity affiliated to the Civic Trust. Its aims are to: foster a greater awareness of the amenit
St Albans Organ Theatre and Museum
A collection of rare mechanical dance organs, musical boxes, reproducing pianos, theatre pipe organs and other musical instruments. Admission: adults £5, children £2.50, family £12, senior citizen £4.
Founded in 1964, the City of St Albans Tour Guides provide local guided walking tours in and around St Albans, Harpenden, Redbourn and Wheathampstead. Guides are fully trained to have both historical
Built between 1403 and 1412, the Clock Tower is the only medieval example in the country. It served as a look out, sounding the alarm in case of fire or fray, and rang out for the first Battle of St A
The De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre
Built on a historical site and incorporating the Mosquito Museum, the Centre undertakes continual restoration projects and has a large collection of aircraft on display, including Tiger Moths, Comets
The Paper Trail project is an award winning industrial heritage exploration centre built around the historic, fully working Frogmore Paper Mill. The mill makes about 1000 tonnes of paper a year on a s
The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Built in about 140AD, The Roman Theatre of Verulamium is the only example of its kind in Britain. The arena would initially have been used for a variety of purposes including religious processions, da
The Tourist and Information Centre at the Town Hall
The Tourist and Information Centre is located within the Grade II listed Town Hall in Market Place. Staff can provide residents and visitors with information on major tourist destinations as well as a
The Waffle House (Kingsbury Watermill)
The Waffle House is centered around the 16th century Kingsbury Watermill on the River Ver, close to Verulamium Park. The restored wheel still turns and visitors can view the museum’s selection of
The Verulamium Museum holds archaeological collections from the Roman city of Verulamium and the medieval town of St Albans including mosaics, pottery, metalwork, glassware and bone. It has recreated
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