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Looking through the western Norman arch of the Crossing into the Quire (Choir).... (more)

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The Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban dates originally from 1077-1088 with... (more)

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Since the earlier visit the broken seats have been repaired (see TL1706 : Along the path through the Hill End Hospital Cemetery, St Albans)... (more)

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Nearly two years after I took TL1706 : At the Entrance - Hill End Hospital Cemetery, St Albans things have started to happen. A... (more)

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This stone carries the name of Samuel Adrian Lomas - who died on the 24th... (more)

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The nearest stone is for of Samuel Adrian Lomas - who died on the 24th November... (more)

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The gravestone of Emily Evans, aged 55. The 1901 census was conducted on the... (more)

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A very good Fleetwood Mac tribute band played a highly enjoyable set in the... (more)

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For a limited period the elaborate Altar Screen (the Wallingford Screen) in St... (more)

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The beautifully decorated ceiling of the Presbytery of St Albans Cathedral. This... (more)

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This aisle is adjacent to the Presbytery (eastern end) of St Albans Cathedral on... (more)

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Developed in the Edwardian era on burgage plots to the rear of Holywell Hill.... (more)

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A cul de sac off Abbey Mill Lane dating from the early to mid 19th century. For... (more)

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The old route into St Albans from London, as a continuation of Old London Road,... (more)

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See description below. This one is in High Street, situated next to the... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Lower Dagnall Street and covers Welclose... (more)

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St Albans Abbey, or more properly The Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban,... (more)

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Looking along the rooftops of the buildings that divide Market Place (on the... (more)

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Looking up Holywell Hill, with the Duke of Marlborough pub on the left. All the... (more)

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Dating from the 18th century but with earlier origins, the Waxhouse Gate gave... (more)

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Postbox at the corner of Spencer Street and Verulam Road. The postbox is one... (more)

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Postbox at the corner of Manor Road and Lemsford Road. The postbox is one of... (more)

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Postbox in Hillside Road. The postbox is one of 50 "yarnbombed"... (more)

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Postbox at the corner of Manor Road and Lemsford Road, with one of the blocks of... (more)

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The nave and tower of St Albans Abbey, or more properly The Cathedral and Abbey... (more)

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Early 18th century house - the rainwater head at the top of the downpipe gives a... (more)

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In the 1890s Samuel Ryder started a seed business in his garden shed at his home... (more)

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In the 1890s Samuel Ryder started a seed business in his garden shed at his home... (more)

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Some of the stalls of St Albans Market along St Peter's Street, viewed from... (more)

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Lancaster Road at its junction with Sandridge Road. The road was built in the... (more)

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1930s housing on what was once an ancient country lane, possibly even of... (more)

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'St.Germain's Block', built AD 256-270. Originally 5 metres high,... (more)

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This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands... (more)

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This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands... (more)

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This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands... (more)

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This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands... (more)

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This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands... (more)

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This is the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. It stands... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Verulam Road, commemorating the dead of... (more)

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Once the main road from London to the north west, following the diversion of the... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Fishpool Street, commemorating the dead... (more)

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See description below. The original of this memorial in Orchard Street is... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Bardwell Road, commemorating the dead of... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Pageant Road, commemorating residents of... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Albert Street, commemorating residents of... (more)

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Buildings on the west side of Holywell Hill, all grade II listed. On the... (more)

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Early 19th century cottages - all are locally listed. For close up of the World... (more)

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Part of the estate planned by local architect, Harry Steer, in 1907 on the site... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Holywell Hill, commemorating the dead of... (more)

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See description below. This one is in Sopwell Lane, commemorating the dead of... (more)

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