Lemsford

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.It is now the headquarters of Ramble Worldwide, formerly known as Ramblers Walking Holidays,[3] having been refurbished to provide office accommodation.The building was both regional and national winner of the British Council for Offices awards 2007 in the ‘small project’ category.
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