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Britain's first New Town (designated 1946), the first purpose-built pedestrian town centre in Britain, and a Hertfordshire town that pioneered post-war urban planning
A little history
Stevenage was the first New Town designated under the 1946 New Towns Act. The town centre — built from 1959 — was the first purpose-built pedestrian shopping precinct in Britain. The town has significant aerospace and pharmaceutical industries, including GlaxoSmithKline.
The town centre pedestrian precinct is historically significant — the first of its kind in Britain. The Old Town for the historic market character. Knebworth House is close for the rock concerts and the house.
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Stevenage has good independent food. The old town has improving independent cafes. Local Hertfordshire produce throughout.
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Britain's first New Town (designated 1946), the first purpose-built pedestrian town centre in Britain, and a Hertfordshire town that pioneered post-war urban planning Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Stevenage worth exploring.
Stevenage has good independent food. The old town has improving independent cafes. Local Hertfordshire produce throughout. Download Roam free to discover Stevenage's food scene.
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Stevenage is a significant business centre. GlaxoSmithKline and aerospace companies are major employers. Independent businesses are growing. List your Stevenage business on Roam to reach local customers in Hertfordshire.
Roam covers all of Stevenage including Old Town, Shephall, Chells, Pin Green, Bandley Hill. The town centre pedestrian precinct is historically significant — the first of its kind in Britain. The Old Town for the historic market character. Knebworth House is close for the rock concerts and the house.
