Battle of St Albans

First Battle of St Albans, Herefordshire
King Henry VI

The first battle of the Wars of the Roses took place in St Albans - close to the city centre - St Peter’s Street. 

A battle between King Henry VI with the Duke of Somerset (Lancastrians) and 2000 men against Richard, Duke of York and the Earl of Warwick (Yorkists) with 3000 to 6000 men - the Yorkists won the battle.

There was a famous battle dated 17th February 1461, at Bernards Heath, St Albans - won by the Lancastrians.

Trains depart from London's St Pancras International Station to St Alban's and take approximately 20 minutes.