Welwyn Garden City

British

/ ˈwɛlɪn /

noun

a town in SE England, in Hertfordshire: established (1920) as a planned industrial and residential community. Pop: 43 512 (2001)

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The supermarket giant said roles at its Welwyn Garden City headquarters in Hertfordshire are at risk under new proposals.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The Welwyn Garden City, resident said the retailer had been "amazing".

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2024

Played by newcomer Eden H Davies, Jonny is a 16-year-old growing up in Hertfordshire's Welwyn Garden City but none of his friends have seen him over the summer.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

Previously, some of Tesco's staff have been able to use the system in the store at its headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, but this is the first time it has been available to regular customers.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2021

Lewis hails from the same Welwyn Garden City Golf Club in southern England as Faldo, who famously parred every hole in the final round to win the 1987 British Open at Muirfield.

From Reuters • Feb. 27, 2020

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