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For more than three and a half centuries, the Roman Empire dominated Britain.

What are today known as London, Colchester and St Albans were some of the largest and most important cities at the time. 

The latter, situated in Hertfordshire, was home to all the amenities Romans considered essential. In fact, the small Roman ruins of the theatre and walls remain today. 

Its importance is perhaps demonstrated by the fact that St Albans — or Verulamium as it was known to the Romans — found itself under siege not once but twice.

In AD 60/61, it was completely destroyed in the Boudican revolt and in AD 155 it was brought to the ground by a disastrous fire.

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For those who wish to step back in time, the Verulamium Museum is filled with plenty of ancient treasures and mosaics with tickets on offer for just £8. 

St Albans was the first major town on the Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north and today it falls within London’s commuter belt.

In fact, from some of the capital’s stations, it is just a 20-minute journey.

While its proximity to London is convenient for some, it had some impact on house prices with the average house costing £667,969 according to Rightmove. 

There are a number of good schools in the area: Malborough is rated “good”, St Albans Girls’ School is rated “outstanding”, and, taking its name from Roman origins, Verulam, a boys’ school, is rated “good”.

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If you’re just stopping by for a day trip, there’s plenty to see and do. Wander around Verulamium Park, 100 acres of land home to some of the Roman remains, or take a look at some of the historic buildings. 

St Albans Cathedral often blows visitors away and tours of Shaw’s Corner, home to Bernard Shaw for 44 years, offer insight into the influential playwright’s life. 

Grab a drink in the historic Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, regarded as the oldest pub in Britain. 

Those who wish to stay overnight should head to St Michael’s Manor, a 500-year-old house which was converted into a hotel in the Sixties. The hotel, which has 30 bedrooms and its own lake, is now one of the most highly regarded places to stay or eat in the area.

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