Saint Albans

Saint Albans is a town and district in Hertfordshire, England, located northwest of London. Its history dates back to the 1st century BCE with a British settlement, followed by the Roman town of Verulamium. The town was sacked by Queen Boudicca in 61 CE. Later, Saint Alban, a Roman convert to Christianity, was martyred there around 304 CE, leading to the founding of an abbey and the growth of the town around it. The current cathedral, built using Roman bricks, dates to 1077. Saint Albans played a significant role in English history, including events related to Magna Carta and the Wars of the Roses. The town later became a borough after the abbey's dissolution in 1539. Today, it is a commuter town for London, with printing and service industries forming its economic base.12