St Albans, the unheralded jewel of Hertfordshire, a 1000-year-old city at the heart of English history. Tour well known and lesser known sites of the City hear about revolting peasants, martyrs, heretics, monasteries and monks. Walk around the grounds of the magnificent cathedral, and admire the building that was started by the Normans and embellished by Lord Grimthorpe at the west front. Find out what is unique to St Albans and see its medieval clock tower and parish memorials.