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Aug 1, 2021 · As Stevenage new town celebrates its 75th anniversary, our photo gallery shows how the landscape and buildings have evolved from the 1950s to the present day. The cycle path in Six Hills Way in...
This book charts the history of Stevenage new town centre, looking at its planning, development, design influences, significance and survival. The historic market town of Stevenage was the first location to be designated for major expansion under the New Towns Act 1946, making it Britain's first post-war new town.
This website records the history of the town of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire, England. Here you can browse through our collection of local historical material, which includes photos, old documents and the memories of local people.
Sep 26, 2022 · Clues to the origins of Medieval Stevenage. The grant by King Edward the Confessor of a generous estate to the monks of Westminster in 1065 was a crucial moment in the history of Stevenage, because it gave definition to an estate which must previously have been relatively nebulous, or it may be that something completely new was created.
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History. Pre-Conquest. Stevenage lies near the line of the Roman road from Verulamium to Baldock. Some Romano-British remains were discovered during the building of the New Town, and a hoard of 2,000 silver Roman coins was discovered during housebuilding in the Chells Manor area in 1986.
Aug 9, 2023 · The free exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to see some never-before-seen colour images, including the first of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Stevenage in 1959, along with the visit from...
May 23, 2022 · Celebrate Stevenage’s 75th anniversary as the first new town by exploring our digital timeline. It covers the town’s history from the Bronze Age to today’s regeneration, with lots of new town...
