The Story Of The English Towns

The Story Of The English Towns: St. Albans (1920) is a historical book written by William Page. As the title suggests, the book is a detailed account of the history of St. Albans, an ancient city located in Hertfordshire, England. The book covers the period from the Roman occupation of Britain to the early 20th century.The author provides a comprehensive overview of the town's development, including its origins as a Roman settlement, its growth during the medieval period, and its transformation into a bustling market town during the Industrial Revolution. The book also explores the town's religious and cultural history, including the role of St. Albans Abbey in shaping the town's identity.Throughout the book, Page draws on a range of primary sources, including historical documents, archaeological finds, and contemporary accounts, to provide a rich and detailed picture of life in St. Albans throughout the ages. The book is illustrated with maps, drawings, and photographs, which help to bring the town's history to life.Overall, The Story Of The English Towns: St. Albans (1920) is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of England's towns and cities, or in the history of St. Albans in particular.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.