St Albans in Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

An Ancient Story, An Ancient Building

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2024

1. An Ancient Story, An Ancient Building Marker

Inscription. This magnificent cathedral stands on the hillside where Alban, Britain's first saint, was buried. He gave his life for his Christian faith around the year 300. Step through the doors to discover his story and one of the most significant buildings in British history.

Many generations have repaired and renewed this ancient church since it was first built 950 years ago as part of St Albans Abbey. You are looking at the West End which was rebuilt in 1880 in a grand Victorian style by Lord Grimthorpe, a wealthy local resident. Public opinion is still divided about his actions.

What do you think of his changes?

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 300 CE.

Location. 51° 45.056′ N, 0° 20.622′ W. Marker is in St Albans, England, in Hertfordshire. It can be reached from Romeland. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Romeland, St Albans, England AL3 4EZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Abbey Gatehouse and Romeland (a few steps from this marker); The Lost Abbey (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Verdun Tree (about 180 meters away); Farriers Arms (about 210 meters away); Holywell House

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(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Betty Entwistle (approx. half a kilometer away); St Germain's Block (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The London Gate (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St Albans.

St Alban's Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 18, 2024

2. St Alban's Cathedral

St. Albans Cathedral, the West Front (or, West End, per the marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wildt and Kray, London, circa 1905

3. St. Albans Cathedral, the West Front (or, West End, per the marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 1, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.