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St Albans Collection

St. Albans, a city steeped in history and charm, has captivated artists and historians alike throughout the centuries

Background imageSt Albans Collection: St. Albans, 1809. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd

St. Albans, 1809. Artist: George Sidney Shepherd
St. Albans, 1809. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Old Map of St Albans 1810 by Cole and Roper

Old Map of St Albans 1810 by Cole and Roper
An attractive and detailed early 19th century reproduction town plan of St Albans 1810. First published by Cole and Roper as a finely engraved series of county maps

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Bentley 4-seater tourer, St Albans, Hertfordshire, c1920s. Artist: Bill Brunell

Bentley 4-seater tourer, St Albans, Hertfordshire, c1920s. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bentley 4 seater tourer 1922 2996 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. XL4935. Body by unknown builder. Place: St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Background imageSt Albans Collection: St Albans, c1910

St Albans, c1910. The Abbey. Founded in honour of Englands Proto-martyr, A.D. 796. Straw plaiting. Boots. Shoes. Population, 18, 130. Card from The Counties of England - A Geographical Game

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Roman theatre, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Roman theatre, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Wall, remains of Roman town of Verulamium, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Wall, remains of Roman town of Verulamium, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Ancient House near St Albans (engraving)

Ancient House near St Albans (engraving)
8623665 Ancient House near St Albans (engraving) by Rimmer, Alfred (1829-1893); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient House near St Albans)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The Clock Tower (litho)

The Clock Tower (litho)
8671895 The Clock Tower (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clock Tower. Illustration for Picturesque Hertfordshire)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The Ruined Porch of Old Gorhambury House (litho)

The Ruined Porch of Old Gorhambury House (litho)
8671883 The Ruined Porch of Old Gorhambury House (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruined Porch of Old Gorhambury House)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Carved Pulpit in St Michael's Church (litho)

Carved Pulpit in St Michael's Church (litho)
8671888 Carved Pulpit in St Michael's Church (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved Pulpit in St Michael's Church)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The Fighting Cocks Tavern (litho)

The Fighting Cocks Tavern (litho)
8671884 The Fighting Cocks Tavern (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting Cocks Tavern)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Fireplace in the Grat Gateway of the Monastery, now the Grammar School (litho)

Fireplace in the Grat Gateway of the Monastery, now the Grammar School (litho)
8671892 Fireplace in the Grat Gateway of the Monastery, now the Grammar School (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireplace in the Grat Gateway of the Monastery)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Ruins of Verulam (litho)

Ruins of Verulam (litho)
8671891 Ruins of Verulam (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Verulam. Illustration for Picturesque Hertfordshire)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The ancient 'Fighting Cocks,' St Albans (litho)

The ancient "Fighting Cocks," St Albans (litho)
8633704 The ancient "Fighting Cocks," St Albans (litho) by Harper, Charles George (1863-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ancient "Fighting Cocks," St Albans)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: St Albans England Skyline

St Albans England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageSt Albans Collection: St Albans England Skyline

St Albans England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The picturesque 'Fleur-de-Lys' Inn at St Albans (litho)

The picturesque "Fleur-de-Lys" Inn at St Albans (litho)
8633705 The picturesque "Fleur-de-Lys" Inn at St Albans (litho) by Harper, Charles George (1863-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Plan of St Albans (b/w photo)

Plan of St Albans (b/w photo)
8648798 Plan of St Albans (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of St Albans)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Past & Present: The Omnibus (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Omnibus (colour litho)
8668695 Past & Present: The Omnibus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Omnibus. The First London Omnibus)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Group assembled near Peace Cross on the grounds of St. Albans, Washington, DC

Group assembled near Peace Cross on the grounds of St. Albans, Washington, DC, between 1910 and 1920

Background imageSt Albans Collection: St Albans Hertfordshire UK City Street Map

St Albans Hertfordshire UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Butchers shop is sold for £100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans

Butchers shop is sold for £100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans
Butchers shop is sold for £ 100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire. 1961

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Men drinking at their local pub Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans

Men drinking at their local pub Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans. March 1952 C1266-002

Background imageSt Albans Collection: HMS St Albans Boarding Team Returns to the Ship

HMS St Albans Boarding Team Returns to the Ship
HMS Albans boarding team returns to the Type 23 frigate following another operation. HMS St Albans was deployed for 6 months in 2011 to the Middle East carrying out Counter Terrorism

Background imageSt Albans Collection: HMS St Albans Hands Over to HMS Argyle in the Middle East

HMS St Albans Hands Over to HMS Argyle in the Middle East
Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans (right), hands over responsibilities to HMS Argyll (left) in the Middle East following her successful deployment to the area

Background imageSt Albans Collection: HMS ST Albans with USS John C Stennis

HMS ST Albans with USS John C Stennis
HMS ST Albans conducts a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the American aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis. HMS ST Albans was deployed to the Middle East for 6 months where she carried out Counter

Background imageSt Albans Collection: County Map of Hertfordshire, c. 1777

County Map of Hertfordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Alban and the Priest (colour litho)

Alban and the Priest (colour litho)
3623324 Alban and the Priest (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alban and the Priest)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: St. Albans from the Walls of Old Verulam (colour litho)

St. Albans from the Walls of Old Verulam (colour litho)
3105449 St. Albans from the Walls of Old Verulam (colour litho) by Collins, William Wiehe (1862-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Albans from the Walls of Old Verulam)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Ulick Burke, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde, 2nd Earl of St Albans

Ulick Burke, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde, 2nd Earl of St Albans, Irish Catholic Royalist soldier (engraving)
7185445 Ulick Burke, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde, 2nd Earl of St Albans, Irish Catholic Royalist soldier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulick Burke)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Internal Doors and Heads of Doorways (litho)

Internal Doors and Heads of Doorways (litho)
7152147 Internal Doors and Heads of Doorways (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Internal Doors and Heads of Doorways)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Pulpit, St Albans Cathedral (engraving)

Pulpit, St Albans Cathedral (engraving)
7164055 Pulpit, St Albans Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulpit, St Albans Cathedral)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The Liverpool mail, near St Albans (colour litho)

The Liverpool mail, near St Albans (colour litho)
6013359 The Liverpool mail, near St Albans (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool mail, near St Albans, on Tuesday, 27 December 1836)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Public arms: St Albans; Shrewsbury; Partick; Evesham; Hull (engraving)

Public arms: St Albans; Shrewsbury; Partick; Evesham; Hull (engraving)
6008883 Public arms: St Albans; Shrewsbury; Partick; Evesham; Hull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Albans; Shrewsbury; Partick; Evesham; Hull)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Cameo of St Albans (engraving)

Cameo of St Albans (engraving)
6027925 Cameo of St Albans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cameo of St Albans)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: St Albans (engraving)

St Albans (engraving)
6006152 St Albans (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-1849) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Albans)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The Sisters Hospital, St Albans (engraving)

The Sisters Hospital, St Albans (engraving)
1627251 The Sisters Hospital, St Albans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sisters Hospital, St Albans)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: William Amelius Aubrey De Vere Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans (colour litho)

William Amelius Aubrey De Vere Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans (colour litho)
611814 William Amelius Aubrey De Vere Beauclerk, Duke of St Albans (colour litho) by Delfico, Melchiorre (1825-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Amelius Aubrey De Vere Beauclerk)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban (engraving)

Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban (engraving)
666390 Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: King Offa Of Mercia 793, St Albans Pageant 1907 (colour litho)

King Offa Of Mercia 793, St Albans Pageant 1907 (colour litho)
2797968 King Offa Of Mercia 793, St Albans Pageant 1907 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Offa Of Mercia 793, St Albans Pageant 1907)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Bath and West of England Agricultural Show at St Albans

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Bath and West of England Agricultural Show at St Albans, 29 May (engraving)
1605386 The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Bath and West of England Agricultural Show at St Albans, 29 May (engraving) by Holland Tringham

Background imageSt Albans Collection: London in the Year 1560 (engraving)

London in the Year 1560 (engraving)
1594517 London in the Year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London in the Year 1560. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 2 October 1847)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Abbey Church (engraving)

Abbey Church (engraving)
816427 Abbey Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbey Church, St Albans, Herts, Hertfordshire, England.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Boudicca (colour litho)

Boudicca (colour litho)
3095849 Boudicca (colour litho) by Groves, Robert E. (fl.1887-c.1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boudicca. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: The Installation and Enthronement of the New Bishop of St Albans (engraving)

The Installation and Enthronement of the New Bishop of St Albans (engraving)
1059678 The Installation and Enthronement of the New Bishop of St Albans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSt Albans Collection: Coaching Routes, St Albans (engraving)

Coaching Routes, St Albans (engraving)
1616408 Coaching Routes, St Albans (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coaching Routes, St Albans)



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St. Albans, a city steeped in history and charm, has captivated artists and historians alike throughout the centuries. In 1809, George Sidney Shepherd immortalized the beauty of St. Albans with his exquisite artwork. The old map from 1810 by Cole and Roper provides a glimpse into the city's past, showcasing its evolution over time. Fast forward to c1910, where another snapshot of St. Albans reveals its timeless allure. The Roman theatre stands proudly as a testament to the ancient civilization that once thrived here. Walking through the remains of Verulamium, one can almost hear echoes of Roman life reverberating through time. The modern skyline of St. Albans showcases a harmonious blend of historical architecture and contemporary structures that define this vibrant city today. A street map guides visitors through its winding alleys and bustling streets, offering an immersive experience in this Hertfordshire gem. But it's not just about buildings; it's about people too. At Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub, locals gather for camaraderie over pints of ale – a tradition passed down through generations. Delving deeper into history, we encounter St Alban himself confessing Christianity in 303 AD – an act that would forever shape the destiny of this land. Hertfordshire county map from around 1777 reminds us that St Albans is part of something bigger - a rich tapestry woven across England's landscape. Lastly, "Alban and the Priest" lithograph brings to life tales from long ago when faith clashed with persecution but ultimately triumphed against all odds.