St Albans in England
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Diocese of St Albans

The Diocese of St Albans forms part of the Province of Canterbury in England and is part of the wider Church of England, in turn part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The diocese is home to more than 1.6 million people and comprises the historic Counties of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, or in terms of local government areas, Bedfordshire, Luton, Hertfordshire and parts of the London Borough of Barnet.

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Dioceses of the Church of England, History of St Albans, Religious organizations established in 1877, Religion in Hertfordshire, Religion in Bedfordshire

Sopwell Priory

Sopwell Priory (also known as Sopwell Nunnery) was built c. 1140 in Hertfordshire, England by the Benedictine abbot of St Albans Abbey, Geoffrey de Gorham. It was founded as the Priory of St Mary of Sopwell and was a cell of St Albans Abbey. Juliana Berners was the prioress during the 15th century, believed to be the author of the Boke of St Albans published in 1486.

Located at 51.7441, -0.3347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in St Albans, Monasteries in Hertfordshire, Benedictine nunneries in England, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century, Ruins in Hertfordshire, 12th-century establishments in England, 1539 disestablishments in England

Oaklands College

Oaklands College is a further education college in Hertfordshire, England in the United Kingdom, established in 1991.

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Further education colleges in Hertfordshire, Educational institutions established in 1991, 1991 establishments in England

Church of St. Peter, St. Albans

St Peter's Church in St Albans, England, is a parish church in the Church of England.

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St Albans High School for Girls

St Albans High School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in the city of St Albans, Hertfordshire with a primary school in the nearby village of Wheathampstead. It provides girls with good quality educational provision in all sections of the school. The school states that, “We aim to give each girl the stimulus to develop her academic abilities to the full and to engage in a wide range of interests…to encourage the formation of personal values and responsibilities. …

Located at 51.7572, -0.3325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Girls' schools in Hertfordshire, Independent schools in Hertfordshire, Educational institutions established in 1889, 1889 establishments in England, Schools in St Albans, Member schools of the Girls' Schools Association

Dacorum Borough Council

Dacorum Borough Council is the local authority for the Dacorum non-metropolitan district of England, the United Kingdom. Dacorum is located in the north-west of Hertfordshire, in the East of England region. The Council itself is based in Hemel Hempstead, the largest settlement in the district. The Council consists of 51 elected councillors, representing twenty-five electoral wards. 14 of the wards elect two councillors each. Six, denoted below, elect three councillors each.

Located at 51.752, -0.336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Politics of Dacorum, Non-metropolitan district councils of England, Local authorities in Hertfordshire

St Albans City Council

St Albans City Council, also known as St Albans City and District Council or St Albans District Council, is the local authority for the St Albans non-metropolitan district of England, the United Kingdom. St Albans is located to the west of Hertfordshire, in the East of England region. The council itself is based in St Albans, the largest settlement in the district. The council consists of 58 elected members, representing twenty electoral wards. 18 of the wards elect three councillors each.

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St Albans Rural District

St Albans was, from 1894 to 1974, a rural district in the administrative county of Hertfordshire, England. The district was formed by the Local Government Act 1894 from the area of the existing St Albans rural sanitary district. An elected rural district council replaced the rural sanitary authority which had consisted of the poor law guardians of the area. The rural district comprised an area surrounding St Albans, but did not include the city, which was an independent municipal borough.

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History of Hertfordshire, Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, Rural districts of England

Museum of St Albans

The Museum of St Albans is a local museum in the city of St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. The museum was founded as the Hertfordshire County Museum in 1898. The museum presents the history of St Albans from the end of the Romans onwards. The medieval gallery covers Saint Alban, who was the first Christian martyr in Britain, together with St Albans Abbey that was founded on the site where he was martyred. Outside there is a small wildlife garden with a pond.

Located at 51.7543, -0.3338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums established in 1898, Local museums in Hertfordshire, City museums, Buildings and structures in St Albans, History of St Albans, 1898 establishments in England

First Battle of St Albans

The First Battle of St Albans, fought on 22 May 1455 at St Albans, 22 miles (35 km) north of London, traditionally marks the beginning of the Wars of the Roses. Richard, Duke of York and his ally, Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, defeated the Lancastrians under Edmund, Duke of Somerset, who was killed. York also captured Henry VI, who appointed him Constable of England.

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1455 in England, Battles of the Wars of the Roses, History of Hertfordshire, History of St Albans, Conflicts in 1455

Second Battle of St Albans

The Second Battle of St Albans was a battle of the English Wars of the Roses fought on 17 February 1461, at St Albans. The army of the Yorkist faction under the Earl of Warwick attempted to bar the road to London north of the town. The rival Lancastrian army used a wide outflanking manoeuvre to take Warwick by surprise, cut him off from London, and drive his army from the field. The victors also released the feeble King Henry, who had been Warwick's prisoner, from his captivity.

Located at 51.755, -0.336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1461 in England, Battles of the Wars of the Roses, History of Hertfordshire, History of St Albans, Conflicts in 1461

Radio Verulam

Radio Verulam 92.6 FM is a Hertfordshire based non-profit community radio station run by Verulam Community Radio Ltd (VCRL). The station is staffed entirely by volunteers, including station manager Phil Richards and over 70 volunteer technical and production staff. Until April 2010, Radio Verulam was based in Victoria Street. The studios are now in Hatfield Road, the station has a coverage area designated as a 5 kilometres radius from the transmitter in St Albans.

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