First built as Verulamium by the Romans, the city was renamed St. Albans after the first British Christian martyr. Wheathampstead is one of the district's most attractive villages. Wheathampstead has a well documented history dating back to pre-Roman times. Harpenden is a busy commuter town, and retains its charm with a tree-lined High Street and many 17th and 18th century buildings. The town centre offers several small interesting shops, excellent pubs and restaurants.
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Distances by road will be longer. Hatfield House was built by Robert Cecil, first Earl Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I, in 1611. This celebrated Jacobean house, which stands in its own Great Park. At the Museum of St Albans you can discover the fascinating story of our historic cathedral city. Discover the life and times of a major Roman city at St Albans, Hertfordshire.