All about Whittlesford – past, present and future
As a member of the Whittlesford Society you will receive our journal, ‘Whither Whittlesford’, which is published at least twice a year and focused on the local history and natural history of Whittlesford. We organise regular activities including excursions to places of local interest, guided …
World War 1 Project – The Whittlesford 100 We are currently undertaking a project to research the 100 village men who left to fight in the First World War. We want to find out who they were, what happened to them and their families before, during and after the …
We would love you to join us, after the 11am Ceremony at the War Memorial on Sunday 10th November. Following on from the hugely well attended Poppy Pilgrimage in 2018, Rob Foden, our Chairman, will be guiding a walk via central village locations with a …
Friday 24th MAY 2019 Meet at 2.55pm at The Courtyard of Mill House for a guided tour whilst conservators are at work plus TALK by the Director Rupert Featherstone + Tea and a chat Places limited so booking essential Rob Foden 07789090005 or 833386 rob.foden1@gmail.com
EVERYONE warmly welcome at the Whittlesford Society ANNUAL OPEN EVENING WEDNESDAY 1st MAY William Westley School – Main Hall Brief formal AGM at 7.30pm followed by a sociable break for a glass of wine and then fascinating Guest Speaker– VAL PETTIFER on ‘7 years of …
All invited to join our POPPY PILGRIMAGE Sunday 11 November Following the 11am ceremony at WHITTLESFORD WAR MEMORIAL To mark the centenary of the Armistice and end of WW1 – and reflecting our major research project since 2014– a circular walk past TEN marked locations that between them …
Join our free guided tour to rediscover the west end of the Duxford site – past, present and future. Learn about the famous Land Warfare Hall & areas of interest inside & outside that area – and IWM plans to re-purpose and re-landscape there and …
Please arrive at the church by 3.30pm on Sunday 12th August 2018 Adrian Powter, a Churches Conservation Trust volunteer, will be our guide as we step through the magnificent Norman carved doorway. The many treasures that await include stunningly detailed wall paintings, ancient graffiti and …
NOSTALGIA TRIP (and more!) The Old Whittlesford School Start 5.30pm Tuesday 17 July courtesy of Val & Dave Pettifer of The Old School Studio Everyone Welcome! * Former pupils and staff & the ‘both schools‘ generation . . . a ’school reunion’ & childhood memories! * Those recalling …
Whittlesford is a South Cambridgeshire village, it is situated on the Granta branch of the River Cam, and is just seven miles south of the City of Cambridge. Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station serves the village and offers excellent rail links to London Liverpool Street. The …
