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Evidence shows that Radlett was established as a settlement in the Stone Age. The name most likely derives from the Anglo-Saxon “rad-gelaete” which means intersection. The ancient Roman road Watling Street street passes through this North London area. During the Roman era, the area supplied pottery to Rome. One of the potteries was located on Loom Lane. The southern side of the settlement has ancient clay pits that supplied the raw material for pottery. Remains of a 2nd-century Roman villa were unearthed nearby Netherwylde Farm. The villa featured a bath and a tile kiln. The Saxons came here in the 6th century. Aldenham Church stands on the site of a former Saxon church from the 8th century.
In the 11th century, the Abbey of Westminster owned this part of WD7. Geoffrey de Mandeville and Geoffrey de Bec were notable tenants. Keneprowe is the old name of Kemp Row. Gallows for the Aldenham trials were built here in the 13th century. Newlands was one of the prominent farms in the area in 1291. Darnells was another one. The local railway station was built in 1860. Starting with 1865, landowners began selling their properties and the development of housing began. Stunt rider Eddie Kidd jumper over 14 double-decker buses at Radlett Airfield in 1977.
Actress Lacey Turner who played in EastEnders, composer Alexander S. Bermange, and TV producer Ted Childs live in Radlett. Former notable inhabitants include singer Duncan James of the band Blue, bass guitarist of The Shadows John Rostill, footballer Alex Song who played with Arsenal, playwright Emile Cammaerts, TV personality Simon Cowell, pharmacologist and Nobel Prize winner Sir John Vane, and singer George Michael. Radlett has many active organizations and groups such as Radlett Music Club, Horticultural Society, Art Society, Society & Green Belt Association, and Scouts.