10:05am Monday 15th March 2010
By Manisha Mistry
THE restored historic signal box in St Albans is celebrating a successful year since it reopened last spring.
Built in 1892, the Grade II listed St Albans South signal box was left abandoned, derelict and crumbling before a group of local residents united to restore and transform it back to its former glory.
Volunteers who formed the St Albans Signal Box Preservation Society have worked hard to bring the landmark back to life.
Over the last year the box has welcomed some 2,000 visitors and the trust has announced its plans for the rest of 2010.
Between April 11 to September 26 it will be open to the public on the second and fourth Sunday of each month between 2pm and 5pm.
In early September the National Heritage Open Days weekend will see extended opening times.
As well as drawing in the crowds the trust has also celebrated a St Albans Civic Society annual award.
For more information visit www.sigbox.co.uk.
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