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Created Date:

15 May 2017

Last Modified:

15 December 2023
Welwyn Garden City

Welwyn Garden City

Located about 25 miles north of London, Welwyn Garden City was founded in 1920 by Sir Ebenezer Howard with the intention of providing a living space which combined the benefits of town and country, without the disadvantages of both.  

Tree-lined avenues and green open spaces characterised the original townscape, and much of this is retained today.

Located about 25 miles north of London, Welwyn Garden City was founded in 1920 by Sir Ebenezer Howard with the intention of providing a living space which combined the benefits of town and country, without the disadvantages of both.  

Tree-lined avenues and green open spaces characterised the original townscape, and much of this is retained today.