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ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - FEATURED HOTELS &
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St Albans is an English
cathedral city, located to the north of London, in the county of
Hertfordshire.
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St Albans started life as
the Catuvellauni settlement of Verlamio, renamed and developed by the
Romans as Verulamium. Ruins of portions of the Roman wall, the theatre
and a hypocaust can be visited today. The Cathedral, originally founded
as the Abbey Church of the monastery on the site, is built partially of
stones taken from the old Roman town.
Local
Attractions:
- the Cathedral and Abbey
Church of St Alban,
which has the longest true nave in Britain.
- the pubs!.... St Albans
has the largest number of pubs per square metre in England.
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- The medieval Clock
Tower, built in the early 15th Century
- St Albans market takes place on St
Peter's Street, the city's main shopping street, on Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
- The Farmers market takes place on St
Peter's Street the second Sunday of every month.
- the Museum of St Albans
- tells the story of St
Albans from the time of the Romans to the present day. It puts on
special exhibitions throughout the year, as well as arranging fun
and educational events.
- Verulamium Museum - tells the story of
the Roman city, and exhibits Roman mosaics, pottery and other
artifacts.
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- the Organ Museum - contains theatre organs, punch-card cafe
organs and other instruments. It opens every Sunday afternoon, when
visitors have the opportunity to see and hear the fascinating
instruments. .. read more
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