Why is there banners and bunting in St Albans city centre?

St Albans BID has launched a new initiative, named "Residents of Verulamium" featuring themed summer banners in the city centre.

One of the banners on St Peter's Street. (Image: St Albans BID) A banner erected outside Waterstones. (Image: St Albans BID) These can be found along St Peter's Street with new bunting also recently erected across French Row, Waddington Road and George Street.

Installed by Bay Media and High Level Electrics, the banners and bunting incorporate the colours of the Enjoy St Albans branding, which is the districts official visitor brand.

A spokesperson for St Albans BID said: "Displaying St Albans history front and centre, the BID gives a nod to the ancient residents of Verulamium for this summer’s St Peter's Street lamp columns.

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Look up while walking through French Row and you will see some bunting. (Image: St Albans BID) Bunting on High Street outside Thai Square. (Image: St Albans BID)

"Each character has a back story which may not be so different from residents of today. Their back stories will be attached to the columns underneath each banner over the next couple of weeks."

The installation of banners and bunting are part of St Albans City Centre BID's delivery of the Street Scene & Experience objective, with the aim to create a more inviting and vibrant atmosphere by adding interest and a burst of colour to the city centre.