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Verulamium Park, St Albans
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About Verulamium park
Set in over 100 acres of beautiful parkland, Verulamium park, purchased from the Earl of Verulam in 1929 by the then City Corporation, is a popular attraction throughout the year.
Named after the Roman City of Verulamium on which it stands, the City walls and outline of the main London Gate can still be seen. Visit Verulamium Museum with its hands on discovery areas and hundreds of remarkable objects and learn about everyday Roman life in this major Roman City.
The main feature of the Park is the ornamental lake. Construction started on this project during 1929 and gave much needed work to the unemployed during the depression.Take a leisurely stroll around the lake or alongside the River Ver. The lake is home to a wealth of waterbirds including Great Crested Grebes, Coot, Pochard and Tufted Duck. The islands in the lake support one of the few heronries in Hertfordshire whilst on the River Ver you may be lucky enough to see a Water Vole.
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Copyright: © John F Russell 2008
Photographer: John F Russell