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Stevenage

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A view of Stevenage Town Centre with the Clock Tower, fountain, and the 'Joyride' statue by Franta Belsky.

Stevenage is a friendly town in Hertfordshire, England. It is about 28 miles north of London. The town is easy to find because it sits east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M). It lies between Letchworth Garden City to the north and Welwyn Garden City to the south.

In 1946, Stevenage became very important. It was chosen to be the United Kingdom’s first New Town. This helped plan and build new communities in a smart way. By 2021, the town had grown to a population of 94,456 people. It is a lively and developing place.

The name “Stevenage” might come from an old language called Old English. It could mean “place at the stiff oak.” Long ago, the town was called Stithenæce around the year 1060, and later it was named Stigenace in a very old book called the Domesday Book from 1086.

Stevenage has many neighborhoods such as Bedwell, Bragbury End, Broadwater, Chells, Chells Manor, Pin Green, Poplars, Old Town, Great Ashby, Shephall, and Symonds Green. The town has two levels of local government: the Stevenage Borough Council and the Hertfordshire County Council.

Stevenage is a pleasant place to live with many green spaces, trees, and woods. There is also a basketball team called East Herts Royals. The town has a long walking path called the Stevenage Outer Orbital Path (STOOP). It is 27 miles long and was created in 2008. It goes through several nearby places and offers a great way for people to enjoy the outdoors.

Images

Rooks Nest House, a historic building located in Stevenage, England.
St Nicholas' Church in Stevenage, a beautiful example of historic architecture.
A photograph of Lister Hospital in Stevenage, a healthcare building.
The South Stand at the Lamex Stadium, a sports venue in England.
A detailed map showing an old trackway and natural features near a river in Stevenage, highlighting how lidar technology helps us study the land.
Historic building at 37 High Street in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK.
Historic photo showing the development of Stevenage Town Square in 1959
A view of Park Place in Stevenage Town Centre Gardens, showcasing the newly developed green space.
A historic street view of Middle Row in Stevenage Old Town, showing traditional buildings and the town's architecture.
A beautiful oak tree displaying vibrant autumn colors along a road in Stevenage, with people and dogs enjoying a walk.
A view of Stevenage Town Centre Gardens, showing green spaces and urban design in the town center.

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