Introducing St Albans
A mere 25-minute train ride from London, St Albans is one of the most interesting and attractive spots in the Home Counties.
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Founded as Verulamium after the Roman invasion of AD 43, St Albans was renamed in the 3rd century after a Roman soldier, Alban, lost his head (both literally and his detractors believed figuratively) in punishment for sheltering a Christian priest in AD 209. He became England’s first Christian martyr, and the small city soon became a site of pilgrimage – visitors can still see the shrine in the majestic cathedral.
Other attractions include the excellent Roman museum, the Georgian and Tudor architectural eye-candy, the bustling market on Wednesday and Saturday, good shopping, even better pubs and the local fondness of beer.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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