St Albans

St Albans is only fifteen minutes from Luton Station. It is a city with an enormous historical heritage. From Celtic times it was known as Verlamion which means "the settlement above the Marsh". It later became Verulamium after the Roman conquest and was one of the largest Roman towns in Britain.After the departure of the Romans the town became a market settlement. It has seen conquests by Boudicca, The Peasants revolt in 1381 and the Civil War.

Today the city is a modern thriving place within commuting distance to London. Unfortunately like so many places it sadly looses some of its historical charm to dull modern architecture particularly near the station, but the historical sites that remain are well worth a visit!

Links

www.stalbans.gov.uk for more information on St Albans

www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk for information about the Museums