The brass lectern in the shape of an eagle which is in St Stephen’s Church has an interesting history. The lectern was stolen from Holyrood House by Sir Richard Lee in the 16th century and given to St Stephen’s. It… More about ‘Eagle lectern at St Stephen’s Church’»
Category: Places and spaces
St Julian’s
There used to be a farm in Watling Street called St Julian’s Farm The farm buildings were opposite the entrance to Vesta Avenue and can be seen in this photo which was taken in 1939. This land in Watling street originally… More about ‘St Julian’s’»
A portrait of Prospect Road in 1911
Prospect Road first appears in the 1871 census so some of the houses in the road must have been built in the late 1860s and early 1870s. It was originally a cul de sac and ended before St Julians Road.… More about ‘A portrait of Prospect Road in 1911’»
A portrait of Longmire Road in 1911
Longmire Road was the first road to be built on the Priory Park estate. It was certainly occupied in 1900 and it appears in St Albans Street Directory in 1901 and the census. It is believed that Longmire Road is… More about ‘A portrait of Longmire Road in 1911’»
Trainspotting – Mike Titchiner
Mike shares his memories of watching the steam trains go by. As well as watching the local trains, he went as far afield as Watford and London. Interview date: 12 May 2014. Interviewer: Sandy Norman.… More about ‘Trainspotting – Mike Titchiner’»
Sopwell Home Farm – Mike Titchiner
As a holiday job, Mike used to help out at the farm near Black’s Pine at New Barnes. He was given unsavoury jobs to do like clearing out manure from the cowsheds and cutting down thistles in the fields. Interview… More about ‘Sopwell Home Farm – Mike Titchiner’»
Church Lads Brigade – Mike Titchiner
One of Mike’s friends persuaded him to join the choir which was part of the Church Lads Brigade – even though he couldn’t sing! It was there that got to know the Reverend Hart-Synnot very well. Choir practice was in… More about ‘Church Lads Brigade – Mike Titchiner’»
Living in Cottonmill Lane – Mike Titchiner
Mike was about three years old in 1949 when a thunderbolt struck his house at 10 Nuns Lane. Because of the fire damage, the family were rehoused in Cottonmill Lane, number 161, which was next to a large house belonging… More about ‘Living in Cottonmill Lane – Mike Titchiner’»
Living in Cottonmill Lane – Adelle Stapleton
Adelle and he husband lived in Cottonmill Lane after they got married. They had their wedding reception in the Cottonmill Club and their photographs taken in the Nunnery Open Space. She has fond memories of her neighbours who gave her some advice… More about ‘Living in Cottonmill Lane – Adelle Stapleton’»
Living in De Tany Court – Jennifer Taylor
De Tany Court was the housing development built on what was the St Albans school playing field off Belmont Hill. Jennifer and her husband, Rick, moved there from Grange Street via King Harry Lane. She shares her love of living… More about ‘Living in De Tany Court – Jennifer Taylor’»