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Sopwell Lane, ST. ALBANS, AL1 1RN

Nos 63-69, C16 range of 2 storeys, 2 buildings, timber framed under high pitched, tiled roofs, with 1st floor deeply overhanging. Grade II listed. St Albans Abbey visible in the distance.

One way, leading up to Holywell Hill. The White Lion is 'reputed to be of 1594' and grade II listed, as are several other buildings up the street.

The old route into St Albans from London, as a continuation of Old London Road, until the building of the current London Road by Thomas Telford in the late 18th century. All the buildings on the north (right hand side here) side of the road are either grade II listed or locally listed, reflecting its historic importance and its preservation as a medieval route, whilst those on the south in this photo (left hand side here) are all locally listed. On the wall of the first building on the left can be seen a World War 1 Street Memorial (see Image for close up). In the background is St Albans Abbey.

See description below. This one is in Sopwell Lane, commemorating the dead of that street. It was dedicated in June 1920. See Image for context.

The old route into St Albans from London, as a continuation of Old London Road, until the building of the current London Road by Thomas Telford in the late 18th century. All the buildings on the north side of the road are either grade II listed or locally listed, reflecting its historic importance and its preservation as a medieval route. In particular the nearest range of buildings in this photo, nos 63 - 69, dates from the 16th century and is grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1174493 while the house beyond, no 71, dates from the 18th century and is also grade II listed - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1347168.

A more historic street in St Albans.

The old route into St Albans from London, as a continuation of Old London Road, until the building of the current London Road by Thomas Telford in the late 18th century. All the buildings on the north side of the road are either grade II listed or locally listed, reflecting its historic importance and its preservation as a medieval route. In particular the following buildings are grade II listed: The White Lion pub is thought to date from the late 16th century - for listing particulars see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1295719 Beyond this nos. 83 - 89 date from around 1700 - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1347169. Then no 81 (the first of the two taller buildings) - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1103061 Then no 79 (the second taller building) - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1174501. In the background is the tower of St Albans Cathedral.

Nos 53 & 55. C16 timber frame house. 2 storeys, 3 windows. High pitched, slightly swept tiled roof with chimney to left of centre. 1st floor overhanging with visible, close-set beam ends. Grade II listed.

The old route into St Albans from London, as a continuation of Old London Road, until the building of the current London Road by Thomas Telford in the late 18th century. All the buildings on the north (right hand side here) side of the road are either grade II listed or locally listed, reflecting its historic importance and its preservation as a medieval route. In particular, no 53/55 (the white building with the projecting first floor) is grade II listed, dating from the 16th century - see www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1103060. In the background is the tower of St Albans Abbey.

Late Victorian terrace housing. The building on the left, at its junction with Thorpe Road, is a former shop. All are locally listed. In the wall on the left can be seen a World War 1 Street Memorial (see Image for close up).