The St Julian’s and Cottonmill Men’s Club, usually referred to as the Cottonmill Men’s Club, was founded in 1953. Meetings were held on Fridays at Mandeville School. According to one of their chairmen, Mr W. Christie, the club was founded… More about ‘Cottonmill Men’s Club’»
Category: Pubs and clubs
The Railway Tavern – a forgotten Sopwell Pub
The following item has been written by Jonathan Mein, a member of the St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society (SAHAAS) and an authority on St Albans pubs. In a city where many of the remaining pubs have histories… More about ‘The Railway Tavern – a forgotten Sopwell Pub’»
Cottonmill Club
A social club, called the Cottonmill Club, was launched in 1970s to provide community facilities for the residents of the new Cottonmill and St Julian’s estates. Membership was by subscription and in its heyday it attracted over 2,000 members. It… More about ‘Cottonmill Club’»
Waterworks Pumping Station Holywell Hill
The pumping station was opposite the Duke of Marlborough pub in Holywell Hill. The photograph was taken by Ivor Pratt somewhere in the grounds of the pumping station in the mid 1950s. Pictured on the right is Bob Christopher who… More about ‘Waterworks Pumping Station Holywell Hill’»
Living in Cottonmill Lane – Adelle Stapleton
Adelle and he husband lived in Cottonmill Lane after they got married. They had their wedding reception in the Cottonmill Club and their photographs taken in the Nunnery Open Space. She has fond memories of her neighbours who gave her some advice… More about ‘Living in Cottonmill Lane – Adelle Stapleton’»
Born and bred in St Albans – Jennifer Taylor
Jennifer was born in the centre of St Albans, St Peter’s Street, in 1946. Her parents had a ladies fashion shop on the Peahen corner and she went to school in Holywell Hill. She now lives in De Tany Court… More about ‘Born and bred in St Albans – Jennifer Taylor’»
Beer and entertainment – Grant Peerless
Grant was born in 1943 and spent his early years living in the North Western Hotel on the corner of Holywell Hill and Prospect Road which later became the Abbey Tavern. Grant share his memories of the beer and soft drinks… More about ‘Beer and entertainment – Grant Peerless’»
North Western Hotel – Grant Peerless
Grant Peerless spent the first eleven years of his life living in the North Western Hotel in Holywell Hill. His grandfather took over the licence of the pub in 1924 and the family worked there until 1959. Grant shares his memories of what… More about ‘North Western Hotel – Grant Peerless’»
The youth club in Leyland Avenue – John Buckingham
John Buckingham recounts the history of the building and the use of the St Albans Boys Club, known as the youth club, behind Leyland Avenue. It was built on an area of land which was used by the local children… More about ‘The youth club in Leyland Avenue – John Buckingham’»
Cottonmill Club and the King Offa – Rob Edwards
Rob Edwards was a member of the Cottonmill Club which used to be near where the Marlborough Pavilion is today. It was a large building with a dance hall and a bar and it was open seven days a week.… More about ‘Cottonmill Club and the King Offa – Rob Edwards’»
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