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Our vision for Stevenage is a prosperous town with vibrant communities and improved life chances. We believe that this is only achievable if we continue to be a flexible Council that works with the community to provide value-for-money services for all and effective support for the most vulnerable.
- The Early Days of Stevenage History
- Medieval Times in Stevenage
- Fun Trivia About Stevenage
- Stevenage Industrial History
- Famous People That Come from Stevenage
- Attractions in Stevenage
- Other Notable Attractions
- How to Get to Stevenage?
As far as we know, Stevenage dates back to the Roman era. It was probably settled because it was near the Roman road that ran from Verulamium (a Roman town where south St Albans is now) and Baldock to the North. It may have been a stopping point, with a few villas and possibly hospitality. Some remains were found when the New Town was being built b...
Medieval Stevenage started off fairly large. Over the years, this large settlement didn’t gain the same population growth as other towns might have, leading it to become a designated New Town in the 20thcentury. Records maintain that it gradually moved closer to the road leading north, for the sake of convenience and passing trade. It would make se...
In this section, we like to take a break from the dust of time to track down trivia about Stevenage – or whichever other city we are covering. This lovely town has more going on behind the scenes than most of us ever realise… which means you get to be the star of the party with these fun Stevenage facts: 1. Stevenage isn’t the original name of this...
So at the start of the Industrial revolution, Stevenage had a population of a little over a thousand people. By 1901, and a hundred years later, that population was hitting 4k. When the last census took place in the forties before it became a New Town, the population was 6,000 people. Nowadays, there are more than 87,000 residents. From the stage c...
There have been a variety of famous faces to have come out of Stevenage. Some you will know, others have been all but forgotten about. We dug out a few of the Five Minutes Spare favourite famous people to have come from Stevenage, so you can enjoy some knowledge without having to go look it up. Enjoy! 1. Lewis Hamilton MBE & F1 world champion sever...
Stevenage is quite a nice town attraction wise considering it’s so new. It’s also packed full of things to see and do. If you happen to be stopping in the area for a few days, or a few weeks, then check out some of the attractions listed below.
That’s just about it for things to do in Stevenage and the surrounding countryside. That being said, we have a limited space for attractions, so we like to add in the things we missed going into detail for, in the section below. Here are the things the Five Minutes Spare team loved about Stevenage, but just didn’t have the space to talk about: 1. S...
Lost along the way? Don’t panic. We have everything you need to know about Stevenage – including how to get there – right here. You can always trust Five Minutes Spareto give you bad directions and send you on your way.
STEVENAGE OLD TOWN. Stevenage old town keeps the authentic feel of Stevenage. For quaint and unique shops, step into the old town, not too far a walk from the main train station. It is filled with a variety of restaurants and hosts a great night life; you are sure not to be disappointed.
Stevenage is not a town filled with happy people, merely people content with a certain way of life. A life without civility, respect and prospects. People who say things like ‘I love it, much better than e.g. Luton’ is like comparing 2 lumps of excrement and saying one is slightly less offensive in smell than the other.
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. Stevenage Town Centre.
Jan 16, 2024 · The name Joyride evokes a sense of fun and cheerfulness between a mother and her child. The acrobatic twists and turns at the risk of a tumble and a fall are played out by a raucous laughter! Joyride is playful and happy and has since become a symbol for Stevenage and the new towns.
May 1, 2023 · There’s a pocket of the old market town that came before on the charming High Street, while the town is scattered with green space like the highly-rated Fairlands Valley Park. Knebworth House, famed for the legendary concerts in its grounds, is practically in Stevenage’s back garden.
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