Welwyn Garden City is a town located in Hertfordshire, England. It was founded in the 1920s by Sir Ebenezer Howard, who envisioned a garden city that would combine the benefits of both city and country living. The town was designed with a focus on green spaces, with tree-lined streets and large parks. Today, Welwyn Garden City is a thriving community with a population of over 43,000 people.
One of the most notable features of Welwyn Garden City is its town centre, which was designed by Louis de Soissons. The town centre is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as a cinema and a theatre. The Howard Centre, which is the main shopping centre in the town, is named after Sir Ebenezer Howard. The town centre also features a number of public art installations, including a sculpture by Henry Moore.
Welwyn Garden City is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable is the Shredded Wheat factory, which was built in the 1920s and produced the popular breakfast cereal until 2008. The factory has since been converted into luxury apartments. Other historic landmarks in the town include the Welwyn Viaduct, which was built in the 19th century, and the Welwyn Roman Baths, which date back to the 3rd century AD.