In & Around St Albans

A few copies of the souvenir guide In & Around St Albans (Pitkin Unichrome, 2000) remain with englishinfo. Otherwise it is out of print.

Around St Albans in the 'Francis Frith's Photographic Memories' series is still in print (Frith Book Co, Teffont, Salisbury SP3 5QP, 2001) www.francisfrith.co.uk.

Snatchup Alley
This formerly densely populated thoroughfare led north from St Albans town centre towards Bernards Heath. The community there was displaced when the ancient cottages were demolished by the water company, who built a motor house and water storage tanks on the site late in the 19th century. Research and a leaflet have led to recognition of the lane, the installation of street nameplates, and its inclusion in the city’s street-cleaning regime, and it is hoped soon to improve its appearance.

For an article about the history of this community and its strange name, visit www.stalbanshistory.org.

An article on St Albans' European connections including 20th century twinning with Odense (Denmark), Worms (Germany), Nevers (France), Nyiregyhaza (Hungary) and Fano (Italy).
The town twinning experience in Hertfordshire appeared in Herts Past & Present 3rd Series. No 8, Autumn 2006, pp 27-31.

St Peter's in the Borough – a long view on its natural, built and cultural environment
A talk first given to the Friends of St Peter's based on research which tracks the development of St Peter’s Street and shows how the present day traffic configuration evolved. For an illustrated transcript of the talk visit www.stalbanshistory.org.