Celebrating St Albans

The cathedral city of St Albans grew around the Roman city of Verulamium, of which extensive ruins remain. The cathedral, with the longest nave in Britain, features mediaeval wall paintings and two shrines, one to St Alban Britain’s first saint and the other to St Amphibalus. The city holds one of the oldest street markets in England and nearby stands the mediaeval town belfry. Among the many cultural attractions of St Albans is the biennual international organ festival which has been called the world’s leading organ competition. Famous people associated with St Albans include Stephen Hawking, the Elizabethan and Jacobean politician and thinker Francis Bacon as well as Bruce Forsyth. Celebrating St Albans chronicles the proud heritage of St Albans, its important moments and what draws so many to this flourishing city today. Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous and refreshingly positive insight into St Albans’ rich heritage, its special events and important moments. Celebrating St Albans will be a valuable contribution to the history of the city and provide a source of many memories to those who have known it well over the years.