Letchworth Garden City, Garden city in North Hertfordshire, England
Letchworth Garden City is a garden city in North Hertfordshire, England, that features curved streets with many green spaces, tree-lined avenues, and residential areas built to follow specific architectural guidelines. The town centre offers retail shops, cafés, and various services within walking distance, while frequent train connections link the area to London Kings Cross in 25 minutes.
The town was established in 1903 by Ebenezer Howard and became the first garden city in the world, setting new standards for urban planning. His concept combined town life with countryside surroundings and influenced planning projects across the world.
The Broadway Cinema and Theatre shows films and stage productions in an art deco building that serves as the main performance venue in town. Many residents gather here after work or on weekends for cultural events.
The centre is easy to explore on foot, with most shops and cafés close to each other. Frequent train connections make day trips straightforward and the flat streets help walking or cycling around.
The Sollershott Circus was built in 1909 and is regarded as the first roundabout in the United Kingdom. Its circular design was a completely new solution for traffic flow at junctions back then.
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