History
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The Red Lion in Studham has the perfect location and has been around for a very long time, please enjoy some of the local history and pictures which have been made available by one of our patrons, regards and best wishes Garry... Short History of Studham and surrounding area Studham, situated in attractive undulating and well-wooded countryside south of Dunstable Downs, was originally in both Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, hence the two Manor houses. County boundary changes, the last ones being 1906, mean that the entire Parish is now in Bedfordshire, although connections with Hertfordshire are still strong. The Parish Church of St. Mary is the oldest building in Studham, being mentioned in the Doomsday book, 13th century in origin with a fine interior including an earlier Norman font decorated with dragons. It is in St Albans diocese and shares a vicar with Kensworth and Whipsnade. It has recently been ‘discovered’ by an advertising company and is now helping to sell cars. The Village Hall, right in the centre of the village has had a
very chequered history, being both a private dwelling and a petrol
station before becoming a well-equipped hall. |
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