St. Albans is Hertfordshire's oldest town, a modern city shaped by over 2000 years of human occupation. The town first appeared as Verlamion, a Celtic Iron Age settlement whose name means 'the settlement above the Marsh'. After the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43, it developed as Verulamium and became one of the largest towns in Roman Britain. Built mainly of wood, it was destroyed during the revolt of Boudicca in AD 60-61 but was rebuilt and grew to feature many impressive town houses and public buildings.

St. Albans continue to develop as a commuter town while maintaining a distinctive character. It attracted industries such as printing and Ryder & Son seed merchants. Samuel Ryder is better known today as the founder of the golfing trophy the Ryder Cup. The 1920's and 1930's brought expansion in the electrical and aircraft industries, a process that was further stimulated by the Second World War. More information HERE

St Albans Cathedral Photos

External links:  Tourist Information Centre : St Albans Museums