Objects on Demand Exhibition St Albans Museum & Gallery

The Angel Inn c.1800 ( framed ) in the Landing Gallery St Albans Museum has been collecting objects and specimens since the 1890s and now hold 65,000 objects relating to Daily Life, Working Life, Childhood, Costume, Natural History, Fine Art and Archaeology. Objects on Demand enables you to choose the objects, from any of these categories, that you would like to see on display. Curator Laura Lennard asked me to choose something from the fine art collection and I was immediat

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Jun 12

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Objects on Demand Exhibition St Albans Museum & Gallery

The Angel Inn c.1800 ( framed ) in the Landing Gallery St Albans Museum has been collecting objects and specimens since the 1890s and now hold 65,000 objects relating to Daily Life, Working Life, Childhood, Costume, Natural History, Fine Art and Archaeology. Objects on Demand enables you to choose the objects, from any of these categories, that you would like to see on display. Curator Laura Lennard asked me to choose something from the fine art collection and I was immediat

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Jun 12

St Michael's Manor

St Michael's Manor - 1586-2026 St Michael's Manor stands on land originally belonging to St Albans Abbey, which, in 1538, was leased for 81 years to Henry Gape, a member of a family with a long tradition of service to St Albans. Shortly afterwards the lease was converted to a sale, which explains why it did not fall into the hands of the King's Commissioners at the the time of the Dissolution. Indeed, tradition has it that it was a Ralph Gape, said to have been the Abbey's la

History

May 19

The Mystery of Cop Alley

Beside number 120 Fishpool Street lies a narrow alley connecting Fishpool Street to Mount Pleasant via Offa Road. Today it is known as Cock Alley and many believe it was named after the old Cock and Flowerpot Inn at number 120. However, older residents often referred to the alley as Cop Alley. Wilfred Grant, who lived at number 82 from 1934 until his death in 2004, insisted, in his Hertfordshire brogue , that it was ' Cop Alley '. Cop Alley looking towards Fishpool Street Ger

History

Feb 11

BLUE PLAQUE FOR KITCHIN GOES UP AT NO 7

A blue plaque has been fixed to the front of No 7 Fishpool Street in memory of cartographer Thomas Kitchin, the foremost engraver of his age

Street Life

May 2, 2024

HOME GARDEN ADORNS MAGAZINE FRONT PAGE

The beauty and spectacle of the garden at No 28 Fishpool Street has now been shared with garden-lovers everywhere on the front page of The English Garden magazine. And inside, a seven-page article guides readers around the garden’s numerous features, nurtured and developed by St Albans couple Jenny and Antony Jay over the past 20 years. “With its 80-year-old box hedges, immaculate topiary and cottage garden planting surrounding a 17th century Grade II listed Tripe House,

Street Life

Apr 15, 2024

STUART ENCHANTS NATION WITH SOUNDS OF DAWN CHORUS

The sound of birdsong in Fishpool Street was replayed to the nation on BBC Radio 3’s Sunday morning Breakfast show.

Street Life

Mar 31, 2022

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PLANNING GUIDANCE FOR SOLAR PANELS

Guidance on applying for planning permission to install solar panels in the St Albans Conservation Area has been published by the council.

For Residents

Jul 15, 2024

KEEP GEORGE STREET PEDESTRIAN, POLL SAYS

George Street should be fully pedestrianised as trialled during the Covid pandemic, say a majority of residents polled in a Fishpool Street Residents' Association (FSRA) survey. With St Albans' High Street Recovery Pedestrianisation Trial coming to an end, Herts County Council will decide whether or not to reopen George Street to 2-way traffic, or keep a measure of pedestrianisation. So we asked Fishpool residents to indicate which of three outcomes they wanted the County Cou

For Residents

Feb 26, 2024

HOTEL INVITES RESIDENTS TO SAMPLE NEW MENU

St Michael’s Manor Hotel is offering Fishpool Street residents a 15 per cent discount when they wine and dine at the exclusive, luxury venue

For Residents

Feb 14, 2023

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Objects on Demand Exhibition St Albans Museum & Gallery

The Angel Inn c.1800 ( framed ) in the Landing Gallery St Albans Museum has been collecting objects and specimens since the 1890s and now hold 65,000 objects relating to Daily Life, Working Life, Childhood, Costume, Natural History, Fine Art and Archaeology. Objects on Demand enables you to choose the objects, from any of these categories, that you would like to see on display. Curator Laura Lennard asked me to choose something from the fine art collection and I was immediat

Events

Jun 12

Remembrance Sunday 2025, Fishpool Street’s War Memorial

Events

Dec 1, 2025

CAROLLERS HELP BRING CHEER TO FOOD BANK

A much-increased band of carol singers brought Christmas joy to Fishpool – and supported a collection for our local food bank.

Events

Dec 21, 2023

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Welcome to our residents’ association website!

Fishpool Street is remarkable in several ways – for its community spirit, for its thousand-year history, and for its rich architectural heritage.

But one thing stands out above all – and that’s the friendliness of the neighbourhood. Our aim for the website is to help foster that spirit further, as well as the image and standing of our wonderful street in the eyes of the world.

NEXT EVENTS

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SUMMER BBQ GARDEN PARTY 2026

Fishpool Street BBQ – It's On!

We're delighted to confirm that this year's Fishpool Street BBQ is going ahead! Join your neighbours for an afternoon of great food, good company and community spirit.

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

The Paddock No.59

Volunteers Needed

To make the event a success, we're urgently looking for volunteers to help with setting up, cooking, serving and clearing away. Even if you can only spare a little time, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Children's Entertainment

We're also looking for a responsible young person who would be happy to organise a few games and activities for the children during the afternoon. If you know someone who would enjoy helping, please get in touch.

Cost

Adults: £10 per person, Children: Free

Payment

Place your payment in a sealed envelope and deliver it to 124 Fishpool Street including your house number and the names of those attending. Please let us know if you require a vegetarian burger.
This will help us plan catering

What to Bring

To make our shared feast even more special please bring a dish to share. A salad, dessert, bread, quiche or another favourite dish would all be very welcome.

Please bring a folding chair or blanket as well as a Mug or Cup for drinks.

We look forward to seeing neighbours old and new for another memorable Fishpool Street BBQ!