In the late 19th century the village expanded with the arrival of the railway in 1884 and a new community grew up around the station and the old Great North Road becoming the town of Knebworth, now with a population of over 4,000.
In the late 19th century the village expanded, mainly due to the arrival of the railway in 1884. This new community grew up around the railway station and the old Great North Roadbecoming the town of Knebworth, now with a population of over 4,000.