There are new visitors to the Nave of St Albans Cathedral – three colossal sculptures of sperm whales hanging high above the ground as part of a new installation highlighting the mystery and majesty of these ancient mammals. Following on from recent installations Peace Doves and Museum of the Moon, this...
England’s patron saint was brought back to life time after time over the course of Boxing Day, as the St Albans Mummers continued a tradition of silly hokum first performed in 1967. Back then a group of friends from St Albans Morris Men chose a play loosely based on the legend...
A dramatic six metre diameter spherical sculpture of the Sun by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram can now be seen in the Assembly Room at St Albans Museum + Gallery. The immersive Helios experience offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience our nearest star up close, enhanced by a specially-crafted surround-sound...
A multi-million pound investment has upgraded power supplies in the heart of St Albans, ensuring reliable supplies for thousands of homes and businesses for the future. UK Power Networks, which distributes electricity across the east, south east and London, has commissioned two new electricity transformers which are currently being installed in...
Talented pupils at Skyswood Primary School have been praised by the judges of TV show The Great Pottery Showdown. Signed certificates were sent to each member of the school’s Pottery Club, together with a letter recognising their skills. The idea of a ceramics club was introduced by the headteacher, Bob Bridle, back...
The spirit of generosity and community has been shining brightly in St Albans this Christmas, with an overwhelming response to the city’s annual Reverse Advent Calendar in support of two vital local charities. The calendar encourages people to donate a specified item from a list each day, either by creating a...
Although it would be unfair to compare St Albans MP Daisy Cooper to Dickens’ Ebenezer, it is reasonable to suggest that at this time of year she may find herself contemplating the Spirits of Politics Past, Present and Yet To Come. On the back of a tumultuous year in Westminster, coupled...
If you’ve ever stopped in your tracks in St Albans because a postbox has suddenly sprouted dinosaurs, street food, or a family of knitted characters, you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not imagining things. Behind every St Albans Postbox topper is a crafter with a vision, a stash of yarn that...
St Albans boasts some pretty quirky Christmas traditions - think Carols Till Closing, pubs made of gingerbread, the Marshalswick Elf and the postbox toppers campaign - but arguably there are none weirder than the sight of a fully-grown adult dressed in a Santa Claus outfit and realistic dog mask posing...
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