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Easily seen from a St Ives roundabout, directions and distances to March and Ely.

The Great Ouse Valley Trust

Milestones - read about some fascinating local history

The Remembrance procession in Godmanchester on Sunday.

The Remembrance procession in Godmanchester on Sunday.

Godmanchester Town Council

Remembrance procession and service in Godmanchester

Cambridgeshire cadets and two leaders with flag

Cambridgeshire cadets and two leaders with flag

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Opportunity of a lifetime as young Cambs police cadets are invited to London

Cllr Val Fendley, Mayor of Ramsey, at the Remembrance Sunday service.

Cllr Val Fendley, Mayor of Ramsey, at the Remembrance Sunday service.

Remembrance Day

Town of Ramsey remembers the fallen this Armistice Day

The community of Huntingdon joined forces to pay tribute to lives lost in the war.

The community of Huntingdon joined forces to pay tribute to lives lost in the war.

Huntingdon Town Council

WATCH: Huntingdon community joins together for Armistice Day

St Ives Rainbows did unit proud at town's Remembrance parade.

St Ives Rainbows did unit proud at town's Remembrance parade.

Remembrance St Ives

Remembrance Sunday

St Ives Rainbows did unit proud at town's Remembrance parade

Pupils from various services came to school in uniform.

Pupils from various services came to school in uniform.

Secondary school students in Huntingdon mark Armistice

Karl Brockett laying a wreath at the war memorial in Huntingdon.

Karl Brockett laying a wreath at the war memorial in Huntingdon.

Remembrance Sunday

Town mayor says huge turnout for Remembrance in Huntingdon

Sgt Roy Toy at the Memorial Wall in Brampton.

Sgt Roy Toy at the Memorial Wall in Brampton.

Tales of service and sacrifice at Huntingdonshire care home

Leading developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes are remembering the country’s fallen.

Leading developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes are remembering the country’s fallen.

Remembrance Day

Have you see these huge poppies at housing developments?

St Neots MP Ian Sollom and town mayor Cllr Richard Slade with the Rev Paul Hutchinson, RBL president Keith Ridley and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire.

St Neots MP Ian Sollom and town mayor Cllr Richard Slade with the Rev Paul Hutchinson, RBL president Keith Ridley and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire.

Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday

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St Neots Remembers - huge crowd at town's war memorial

Ellington WI make poppy display for village green

Ellington WI make poppy display for village green

Handmade poppy display in Ellington to mark Remembrance Day

The Duke of Edinburgh met artists and young learners from the Olive Academy who were taking part in a DJ workshop

The Duke of Edinburgh met artists and young learners from the Olive Academy who were taking part in a DJ workshop

Duke of Edinburgh gets behind the decks to DJ during Cambridge Junction visit

John Bellingham assassinating the Rt Hon Spencer Perceval in the Lobby of the House of Commons, 11 May 1812.

John Bellingham assassinating the Rt Hon Spencer Perceval in the Lobby of the House of Commons, 11 May 1812.

Fascinating History

The story of how a lad from St Neots murdered a British Prime Minister

Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon displays pocket watch

Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon displays pocket watch

Oliver Cromwell's watch on display at Huntingdon museum

The Red Arrows flying over Ely, East Cambridgeshire.

The Red Arrows flying over Ely, East Cambridgeshire.

Breathtaking photos of the iconic Red Arrows as they fly over Cambridgeshire

Brittains served the people of St Neots for more than 120 years.

Brittains served the people of St Neots for more than 120 years.

Memories of Brittains as plans are put forward for old building

Jay Hawkins with World War II veteran Jim Glennie, who is 99-years-old. Picturedright is World War II veteran Ed Davison, aged 100, with the rifle

Jay Hawkins with World War II veteran Jim Glennie, who is 99-years-old. Picturedright is World War II veteran Ed Davison, aged 100, with the rifle

Meet the Hunts man who has met 130 of Britain's last-surviving World War II veterans

Pupils took part in a range of Medieval-themed activities

Pupils took part in a range of Medieval-themed activities

Medieval history

Hunts primary school pupils 'go back in time' to medieval England

Victoria Hall in Carter Street in Fordham circa 1905.

Victoria Hall in Carter Street in Fordham circa 1905.

Community contribution

Read about historical buildings in Fordham

The George Hotel in Huntingdon, a picturesque coaching inn with its late 17thcentury gallery overlooking the courtyard.

The George Hotel in Huntingdon, a picturesque coaching inn with its late 17thcentury gallery overlooking the courtyard.

Coaching Inns and the golden age of stagecoach travel

Free entry to engaging St Neots historical festival - food, talks, and costumes

Free entry to engaging St Neots historical festival - food, talks, and costumes

Living history festival offers 2,000 years of immersive experiences

The Heritage at Risk programme helps the agency understand the overall state of England's historic sites, identifying those most at risk of being lost.

The Heritage at Risk programme helps the agency understand the overall state of England's historic sites, identifying those most at risk of being lost.

Historic England

Which historic sites are at risk of being lost forever in Cambridgeshire?

The anniversary of Cromwell's death is being marked.

The anniversary of Cromwell's death is being marked.

Service to mark anniversary of Oliver Cromwell's death

The team who excavated the wells were from the Museum of London Archaeology.

The team who excavated the wells were from the Museum of London Archaeology.

A428 improvement scheme

Remains of two Roman wells discovered during road improvements

Volunteers from Friends of March Railway Station dismantled the 149-year-old carriage in Needingworth.

Volunteers from Friends of March Railway Station dismantled the 149-year-old carriage in Needingworth.

Victorian railway carriage from St Ives garden to start new life at Fens rail station

Stuart Orme is the curator of the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon .

Stuart Orme is the curator of the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon .

Community contribution

Historic buildings

Museum curator visits historical society

One of Britain's most iconic aircraft flew over Huntingdon as part of a memorial flypast last weekend.

One of Britain's most iconic aircraft flew over Huntingdon as part of a memorial flypast last weekend.

Battle of Britain

Amazing photos of one of Britain's most iconic aircraft as it flies over Huntingdon

The Lancaster Bomber NX611 is set to fly over Huntingdon as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

The Lancaster Bomber NX611 is set to fly over Huntingdon as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Second World War

Iconic Second World War aircraft to fly over Huntingdon in historic flypast

St Neots Parish Church paid tribute to its director of music Lloyd Barnett.

St Neots Parish Church paid tribute to its director of music Lloyd Barnett.

St Neots Parish Church celebrates music director's 40 years of service

The talk on Wing Commander Baker was given by his daughter-in-law Lorna and his granddaughter Helen (left).

The talk on Wing Commander Baker was given by his daughter-in-law Lorna and his granddaughter Helen (left).

Second World War

Fascinating story of man who played a role in 'The Great Escape' in WW2

Liz St Hill Davies writes about Anglo Saxon life in St Neots.

Liz St Hill Davies writes about Anglo Saxon life in St Neots.

Elizabeth St Hill Davies writes about the history of St Neots

Squadron Leader Matthew Drummond Henderson was killed in action just two months before his son was born in 1942.

Squadron Leader Matthew Drummond Henderson was killed in action just two months before his son was born in 1942.

Son is united with the father he never knew after more than 80 years

A room inside the nuclear bunker

A room inside the nuclear bunker

Cambridgeshire County Council

See inside former Cold War nuclear bunker in Cambridgeshire

Do you remember The Pizza House in Huntingdon?

Do you remember The Pizza House in Huntingdon?

Do you remember Pizza House in Huntingdon?

The Wyton and Brampton Military Wives Choir sang during the evening.

The Wyton and Brampton Military Wives Choir sang during the evening.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration at Holywell-cum-Needingworth

The Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Daryl Brown MBE, laid a wreath.

The Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Daryl Brown MBE, laid a wreath.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

GALLERY: How Huntingdonshire commemorated the 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Crowds gathered in Huntingdon to commemorate D-Day.

Crowds gathered in Huntingdon to commemorate D-Day.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Huntingdon comes together for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Today (June 6) marks the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

Today (June 6) marks the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings.

D-Day 80th Anniversary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th Anniversary: Remembering our local men who died during the Landings

St Neots mayor Cllr Richard Slade with service veterans.

St Neots mayor Cllr Richard Slade with service veterans.

St Neots Remembers

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Service in St Neots to remember D-Day sacrifice

James Combe, Highlanders of Canada, aged 23, from Great Stukeley.

James Combe, Highlanders of Canada, aged 23, from Great Stukeley.

D-Day 80th Annivesary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th Anniversary: Our Local Men - James Combe

Members of Huntingdon Town Council gathered with residents, members of the Royal British Legion, and many more for the unveiling!

Members of Huntingdon Town Council gathered with residents, members of the Royal British Legion, and many more for the unveiling!

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Huntingdon Town Council recreate D-Day beach scene with 3D floral display

Brian Carter said some men had not slept for seven days.

Brian Carter said some men had not slept for seven days.

D-Day 80th Anniversary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th Anniversary: Our Local Men - Brian Carter

James Hunt (back row, third from the left), in No.12 Ordnance Beach Detachment (1943)

James Hunt (back row, third from the left), in No.12 Ordnance Beach Detachment (1943)

D-Day Anniversary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day 80th Anniversary: Our Local Men - James Hunt

Cecil Isham at Huntingdonshire District Council.

Cecil Isham at Huntingdonshire District Council.

D-Day 80th Anniversary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

The D-Day veteran who received his medals nearly 70 years after WW2

The front page of The Hunts Post from June 8, 1944.

The front page of The Hunts Post from June 8, 1944.

D-Day 80th Anniversary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Take a look at how The Hunts Post announced the news of D-Day

Taffy James – Sixth South Wales, RASC, aged 24

Taffy James – Sixth South Wales, RASC, aged 24

D-Day Anniversary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

D-Day Anniversary: Our Local Men - Taffy James

General Montgomery commanded all Allied troops in France in 1944.

General Montgomery commanded all Allied troops in France in 1944.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Hunts man served under General Montgomery

Fred pictured with one of the planes at RAF Hendon.

Fred pictured with one of the planes at RAF Hendon.

St Neots care home resident fulfils "lifelong dream" after special RAF visit

The anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings takes place on June 6.

The anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings takes place on June 6.

The real meaning behind the ‘D’ in D-Day ahead of the 80th anniversary

Britain’s annual Great Stag Hunt seeks nationwide participation

Britain’s annual Great Stag Hunt seeks nationwide participation

Beetle enthusiasts needed for annual UK stag hunt

The Bridgerton Garden is being moved to Cambridge University Hospitals after the show, for patients and staff to enjoy.

The Bridgerton Garden is being moved to Cambridge University Hospitals after the show, for patients and staff to enjoy.

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Chelsea Flower Show garden inspired by Netflix's Bridgerton is coming to Cambridge

The battle of Monte Cassino lasted from January to May 1944 during the Italian campaign of World War Two.

The battle of Monte Cassino lasted from January to May 1944 during the Italian campaign of World War Two.

Royal British Legion

Important WW2 battle remembered in St Ives

Jas Hunt from Great Paxton took part in the D-Day landings.

Jas Hunt from Great Paxton took part in the D-Day landings.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Historian tells fascinating story of D-Day veteran who was pub landlord