Execution of St Alban Finish:Float frame has challenged Siegmund to a

has challenged Siegmund to a duel

21st October 1980 *** Local Caption *** Scanned from trannies held at the Coventry Telegraph

pictured Monday 3rd February 1964

People enjoying the hot weather at the Oasis outdoor swimming pool Lido

Execution of St Alban Finish:Float frame has challenged Siegmund to aExecution of St Alban, late 19th or early 20th century. A pagan who converted to Christianity, St Alban is regarded as the first British Christian martyr. He was executed by the Romans, but the date of his death, probably in the 3rd or early 4th century, is uncertain. St Albans Abbey was later founded near the site of his execution.