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Frederick Kitton: from Pickwick to Preservation
Frederic Kitton’s life and works were the subject of an exhibition at St Albans Museum + Gallery (September, 2022). David ...
Revd Henry Fowler — excavating the Abbey Precincts
Arguably one of the most talented of the Society's early members, Fowler adopted an enlightened approach to archaeology
Samuel Flint Clarkson - keen antiquarian and architectural expert
Samuel Flint Clarkson developed an architectural practice in St Albans and took a considerable interest in the history of the city and surrounding areas.
The 1870s: transforming our understanding of the medieval monastery
Following several excavations in the area around the Abbey church in 1875 and 1876, Society member the Rev. Henry Fowler transformed contemporary understanding of the archaeology and history of the medieval monastery.
The man who found Verulamium’s theatre: Richard Grove Lowe 1801–1872
Just six months after the Society was formed in 1845, Richard Lowe was nominated to be a member. Little more than a year later, he made a seminal find while carrying out archaeological excavations on the Gorhambury estate.
The Reverend Boutell and monumental brasses
Rev. Charles Boutell, one of the first members of the Society, produced two standard works on heraldry and monumental brasses that remain highly respected.
Victorian St Albans
1845: St Albans when the Society was formed
Epidemic!
Inn rooms for the downtrodden
Punished for being a pauper
Triumphant visit of Victoria and Albert
Victorian development
Victorian members of our Society
Victorian pastimes
Victorian people
