Bernards Heath
District of St Albans
England - United Kingdom

Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland

Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland (3 February 1393 – 22 May 1455) was an English nobleman and military commander in the lead up to the Wars of the Roses. He was the son of Henry "Hotspur" Percy, and the grandson of Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland. Father and grandfather were killed in different rebellions against Henry IV in 1403 and 1405 respectively, and the young Henry spent his minority in exile in Scotland.

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1394 births, 1455 deaths, Earls of Northumberland, People from Alnwick, Earls in the Peerage of England, People of the Wars of the Roses, House of York, English military personnel killed in action, Percy family

St Albans Abbey railway station

St Albans Abbey railway station in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England is about 0.6 miles south of the city centre in the St Stephen's area. It is the terminus of the Abbey Line from Watford Junction, part of the London Midland franchise. It is one of two stations in St Albans, the other being the much larger and busier St Albans City. The unstaffed station consists of a single open-air platform and a car park. Improvement works were carried out in 2008.

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Transport in St Albans, Railway stations in Hertfordshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1858, Railway stations served by London Midland, DfT Category F1 stations

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.

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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

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is a public house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, which is one of several that lay claim to being the oldest in England. It currently holds the official Guinness Book of Records title, but Ye Olde Man & Scythe in Bolton, Greater Manchester has claimed it is older by some 234 years. Another contender is Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham which is claimed to date from the 12th century.

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Public houses in Hertfordshire, Grade II listed buildings in Hertfordshire, Buildings and structures in St Albans, History of St Albans, Grade II listed public houses

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

Beech Bottom Dyke

Beech Bottom Dyke, is a large ditch running for almost a mile at the northern edge of St Albans, Hertfordshire flanked by banks on both sides. It is up to 30 m wide, and 10 m deep, and it can be followed for three quarters of a mile between the "Ancient Briton Crossroads" on the St Albans to Harpenden road until it is crossed by the Thameslink/Midland mainline railway at Sandridge. Beyond the railway embankment it continues, to finish just short of the St Albans to Sandridge road.

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History of Hertfordshire, History of St Albans, Iron Age sites in England, Archaeological sites in Hertfordshire, Ancient dykes, Buildings and structures in St Albans

Clarence Park, St Albans

Clarence Park is a park containing a multi-use stadium in St Albans, England. It is located close to St Albans City railway station. The park was laid out in early 1894, and comprises a 16-acre municipal sports ground and a 9-acre public park and pleasure ground.

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Football venues in England, Cricket grounds in Hertfordshire, St Albans City F.C., Buildings and structures in St Albans, Sports venues in Hertfordshire, Parks and open spaces in Hertfordshire

Salvation Army Halt railway station

Salvation Army Halt railway station was initially a private non-timetabled halt for the staff of Messrs Sander & Sons which had established an orchid-growing business in the Camp district of St Albans. A private siding (known as "Sander's Sidings") also led directly to the firm's greenhouses, enabling the swift dispatch of orchids to the market.

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Disused railway stations in Hertfordshire, Railway stations opened in 1897, Railway stations closed in 1951, Buildings and structures in St Albans

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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948 establishments, Church of England churches in Hertfordshire, Buildings and structures in St Albans, History of St Albans

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. …

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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

Holywell House, Hertfordshire

Holywell House was a house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. The manor house was originally called Hallywell (the later known spelling, Holywell, is probably a corruption of this original spelling).

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Country houses in Hertfordshire, Former buildings and structures of England, Buildings and structures in St Albans, History of St Albans

Townsend Church of England School

Townsend C of E School is a voluntary aided secondary school based in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England. The students attending are aged between 11 and 18 years old. The school is a Church of England school, the only one in the near area and the Headteacher is currently Mr.A. Wellbeloved BSc, PGCE.

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Comprehensive schools in Hertfordshire, Church of England schools, Schools in St Albans

Diocesan House, St Albans

Diocesan House is located in Verulam Road, St Albans on the northern side between Church Crescent and Britton Avenue opposite College Street grid reference TL1454007480. It is now known as Verulam House and has also been referred to as the Bishop's Palace. Throughout the Second World War it was used as a maternity hospital and a facility for the training of pupil midwives by the General Lying-In Hospital which had been evacuated from York Road, Lambeth, (Waterloo), in central London.

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Defunct hospitals in England, Hospitals established in 1939, Buildings and structures in St Albans, 1939 establishments in England

Verulam House, St Albans

Verulam House is located in Verulam Road, St Albans AL3 4DH on the northwestern side between Church Crescent and Britton Avenue opposite College Streetgrid reference TL1454007480. It has previously been referred to as Diocesan House and also known as the Bishop's Palace.

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Houses in Hertfordshire, Grade II listed buildings in Hertfordshire, Buildings and structures in St Albans

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.

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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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Politics of St Albans, Non-metropolitan district councils of England, Local authorities in Hertfordshire

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.

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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

Kingsbury Watermill

Kingsbury Watermill Museum is a historic watermill, now a museum, in the city of St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. The watermill dates from the 16th century and has been restored. He still has working machinery. There is also a farm implements collection, an art gallery, and a gift shop. In addition, there is the Waffle House tearoom and restaurant. The mill is close to the Roman site of Verulamium.

Located at 51.7545, -0.3523 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Watermills in England, Mill museums in England, Buildings and structures in St Albans, Museums in Hertfordshire, Art museums and galleries in Hertfordshire, History of St Albans

Bernards Heath

Bernards Heath is a heathland in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, the site of the Second Battle of St Albans in 1461 during the Wars of the Roses. In the 19th century it was the Hertfordshire County cricket ground.

Located at 51.7615, -0.3332 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Herefordshire, St Albans

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.

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1461 in England, Battles of the Wars of the Roses, History of Hertfordshire, History of St Albans, Conflicts in 1461

Abbey Gateway, St. Albans

The Abbey Gateway, St Albans was built in 1365 and is the last remaining building (except for the Abbey itself) of the Benedictine Monastery at St Albans, Hertfordshire. It was besieged during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, and was used as a prison following the dissolution of the Abbey in 1539. It housed the third printing press in England, from 1479. Since 1871 it has been a part of St Albans School.

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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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