The Six Bells facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Six Bells |
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The Six Bells. 16-18 St Michael's Street
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| General information | |
| Type | Public House and Roman ruins |
| Architectural style | Vernacular (pub), classical (baths) |
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| Structural system | Timber-framing (pub), masonry (baths) |
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Listed Building – Grade II
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| Official name: The Six Bells | |
| Designated: | 1971 |
| Reference #: | 1103083 |
The Six Bells is a public house, which is like a friendly local restaurant and gathering place, located on St Michael's Street in St Albans, England. This old building, made mostly of wood, has been around since the 1600s. It stands right inside the ancient walls of a Roman city called Verulamium.
A Look Back in Time
Roman Roots
The Six Bells pub stands on a very old spot. Long, long ago, it was the site of a Roman bath house. This was a place where people in the Roman city of Verulamium could go to bathe and relax.
This bath house was damaged around AD 60 or AD 61. This happened when the city of Verulamium was attacked by Boudica, a famous queen. After the city was rebuilt, the Roman baths were moved to a different location.
The Pub's Name
The name "The Six Bells" comes from the bells of the nearby St Michael's Church. This church is very old, dating back to medieval times.
The church once had exactly six bells. Today, it has more bells than that. The bell-tower of the church was rebuilt during the 1800s.
Protecting This Historic Place
The Six Bells building is very important because of its history. It has been officially protected since 1971. It is listed as Grade II by Historic England. This means it is a special building that needs to be kept safe for the future.
