A large stretch of the river Ver, from Holywell Hill up to New Barnes and on to Park Street, runs through Sopwell. It is an important recreation area for local residents and in the past an area for growing watercress.… More about ‘River Ver from Holywell Hill to Park Street’»
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Living in Riverside Road – Barry Bateman
Barry moved to St Albans from Crouch End in May 1988. He chose to live in Riverside Road in Sopwell. Riverside Road started off as Longmire Road and had a bad reputation as a poor area. Nowadays it is seen… More about ‘Living in Riverside Road – Barry Bateman’»
Eversheds – Fred Edwards
Fred Edwards was a hand engraver and worked most of his working life – apart from a stint at being a baker with Harringtons – at the well known and prestigious firm of Eversheds in St Albans. Fred loved his… More about ‘Eversheds – Fred Edwards’»
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