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The Local Environment

Victorian plaited straw hat, made in St Albans c.1900.

Victorian plaited straw hat, made in St Albans c.1900.

Learn about the historic balance between nature conservation and traditional crafts such as straw plaiting, which were once important to the local economy.

Meet the friendly owls, badger, woodpecker and squirrels, in a woodland setting.