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                             The Society of St Michael's & Kingsbury

                            Our visible past

                            A short walk along St Michael’s Street reveals the village’s long history

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                            Verulamium Museum
                            Entering, say from Bluehouse Hill, we have behind us the Roman Theatre and ahead of us Verulamium Musem. 

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                            St Michael's School
                            On our right is St Michael's School, founded in 1811 by the Earl of Verulam.

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                            St Michael's Church
                            Behind the school lies St Michel's Church which is said to have been founded by Ulsinus, Abbot of St Albans Abbey in 948AD

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                            St Michael's Street
                            Now we can walk further along St Michael's Street through a scene of domestic and public architecture of many ages. This narrow street was once part of the main coaching road from London to the North West & Ireland.


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                            Roman Ford
                            We soon reach the river Ver with its Roman Ford, Elizabethan Watermill and 18c Bridge

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                            Bell Meadow
                            To our right, before we cross the bridge, stretches Bell Meadow, the ancient flood plain for the Ver, forming part of Verulamium Park gifted to the public over 79 years ago, (beneath the park lies the Roman town).


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                            Fishpool Street
                            Now, after crossing the bridge, we pass Kingsbury Manor, a medieval foundation and on our right, can enjoy a lovely view into Fishpool Street, outstanding for its range of architecture.

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                            Former Dairy
                            Next we go left into Branch Road. On our left, Art Deco presents itself in the shape of the former dairy buildings. 

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                            Kingsbury grange barn
                            Almost hidden is our oldest secular building, Kingsbury's medieval grange barn.
                             (no public access)


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