Lemsford
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Lemsford is a village in Hertfordshire, England. It is located close to Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and is in the Hatfield Villages Ward of the Borough of Welwyn Hatfield.
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The Sun Inn at Lemsford | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Welwyn Garden City |
Postcode district | AL8 |
Police | Hertfordshire |
Fire | Hertfordshire |
Ambulance | East of England |
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Both the River Lea and the early Great North Road (before it was diverted east of the village) pass through Lemsford, which was once a major coaching stop for wagons and horses commuting in and out of London. The nature reserve Lemsford Springs is located nearby, a vital sanctuary for rare birds such as the Green sandpiper.
Lemsford is also well-known in the area for its traditional English country Fete, held each May Day Bank Holiday at St. John's School and Church. Activities include maypole dancing, raffles and live music.[1]