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Ayot
St. Lawrence
Shaw's Corner
Donated to the National Trust by Irish Playwright George Bernard
Shaw, Shaw's Corner is a must for every Shavian scholar. Shaw's
Corner offers a unique glimpse into the austere aesthetic of this
unique character in the nation's history.
Hatfield
Hatfield House
Built in 1608, Hatfield House boasts a wonderful estate park and
gardens. The cradle of Elizabethan history. Home to the Marquess
of Salisbury.
Old
Welwyn
Welwyn
Roman Baths, early 3rd century, offer a unique location for the
study of Roman Britain. Situated on the edge of the A1M motorway,
the baths have been preserved underground, and offer a wonderful
insight into the Roman Method of bathing.
Knebworth
Knebworth House
Home of the Lytton family since 1490, combines it's gothic facade
with well laid out gardens for a leisurely stroll. During the summer
it features medieval jousting competitions, pop concerts, as well
as automobile shows.
Stevenage
Stevenage
Museum
The Stevenage museum features the story of Stevenage, from Stone
Age settlement through Roman times to the present day. Multimedia
presentations combined with a recreated 1950's living room make
this a true adventure in the social history of English life.
St.
Albans
Cathedral/Abbey
Bede wrote of the 'beautiful Church worthy of all Alban's martyrdom
where miracles of healing took place.' Indeed today, in its restored
state, St Alban's Cathedral is one of the jewels in England's ecclesiastical
history's crown
Verulamium Roman Museum
A true gem for those with an interest in Roman life. Recreated Roman
rooms, hands-on discovery areas, excavation video presentations,
touch-screen databases and accessible collections, with some of
the best Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside the Mediterranean
all provide the visitor with a memorable experience.
Museum of St Albans:
The story of St Albans, from Medieval times to the present day.
The museum also houses the Salaman Collection of Trade and Craft
Tools.
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