Walter J Lawrance,
the first Dean of St Albans
Winner of the Mayor's Prize, 2009
The winner in the first year was Miss Rosemary Hearle for her essay on John W Lawrance, the first Dean of St Albans. She is seen here receiving her prize in the Mayor’s parlour on 22nd September 2009.
l to r:
Cllr. Chris Oxley, Mayor of St Albans
Cllr. Kate Morris, initiator of this prize
Miss Hearle
Lady Verulam
Michael Cooper, President of the Society
The text of Miss Hearle's winning essay is published below.