History

Pupils took part in a range of Medieval-themed activities

Medieval history

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

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

Norman Cross: object produced by prisoners of war

Norman Cross: object produced by prisoners of war

Research project is first to focus on items made by prisoners

The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon has just enjoyed its highest visitor numbers since 1999.

The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon has just enjoyed its highest visitor numbers since 1999.

Cromwell Museum has busiest year since 1999

Fifty archaeological findings from the A14 excavations have been featured in a new book.

Fifty archaeological findings from the A14 excavations have been featured in a new book.

Book reveals 50 finds from A14 excavations

The front page from a 1949 edition of The Hunts Post.

The front page from a 1949 edition of The Hunts Post.

The Hunts Post Archives

Five quirky things from a 1949 edition of The Hunts Post

The archaeologists working on the A428 improvements will be hosting an event at the Priory Centre in St Neots.

The archaeologists working on the A428 improvements will be hosting an event at the Priory Centre in St Neots.

National Highways

A428 archaeologists to host free pop up event in St Neots

The grenade was live when it was discovered.

The grenade was live when it was discovered.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

100-year-old live rifle grenade found in London Road river in St Ives

Actors at the Cromwell Museum will be taking part in a 'Women in the Civil War' day.

Actors at the Cromwell Museum will be taking part in a 'Women in the Civil War' day.

Cromwell Museum

Cromwell Museum will host Women of the Civil War event

Huntingdon Drama Club performing 'Mr Pim Passes By' in 1962.

Huntingdon Drama Club performing 'Mr Pim Passes By' in 1962.

Huntingdon Drama Club

Look at Huntingdon Drama Club over the years as it celebrates 80th birthday

A nail in the heel of this Cambridgeshire skeleton helped prove that the Romans used crucifixion.

A nail in the heel of this Cambridgeshire skeleton helped prove that the Romans used crucifixion.

British Museum set to display Cambridgeshire crucifixion remains

Barry Keoghan and Austin Butler in Masters of the Air

Barry Keoghan and Austin Butler in Masters of the Air

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Historical experts from IWM Duxford advise on new Apple TV+ series

Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Phil Pearce, and resident Charles Saunders unveiled the interpretation board

Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Phil Pearce, and resident Charles Saunders unveiled the interpretation board

Huntingdon Town Council

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Abbots Ripton Rail Disaster victims remembered with interpretation board

The Abbots Ripton Rail Disaster claimed 13 lives.

The Abbots Ripton Rail Disaster claimed 13 lives.

Huntingdon Town Council

Huntingdonshire rail disaster victims to be commemorated with new memorial

A postcard from c 1900 outside the Lock-Up at Eaton Socon.

A postcard from c 1900 outside the Lock-Up at Eaton Socon.

Liz Davies talks about the origins of Plough Monday

Did you know this was when Boxing Day first became a bank holiday in the UK?

Did you know this was when Boxing Day first became a bank holiday in the UK?

Why do they call it Boxing Day? How Victorians invented the Christmas holiday

Archaeologists excavate the Offord Cluny burial.

Archaeologists excavate the Offord Cluny burial.

Man's remains offer insight into the Romans

Several town councils have organised parades, services, and wreath-laying events to allow the public to pay its respects.

Several town councils have organised parades, services, and wreath-laying events to allow the public to pay its respects.

Remembrance Day

What Remembrance events and services are happening in Cambridgeshire?

Compared to now, archived photos of old shopfronts in St Neots help highlight just how much the town has changed.

Compared to now, archived photos of old shopfronts in St Neots help highlight just how much the town has changed.

Then and Now: How has St Neots High Street changed over the last 100 years

Councillors and Royal British Legion members attended a ceremony in St Ives to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in the Korean War.

Councillors and Royal British Legion members attended a ceremony in St Ives to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in the Korean War.

Councillors and Royal British Legion members hold Korean War commemoration service

From left to right: John Twigden, Miss Ratchelors, Rev. W. Knights and Mrs Knights on holiday at Skegness, 1927.

From left to right: John Twigden, Miss Ratchelors, Rev. W. Knights and Mrs Knights on holiday at Skegness, 1927.

Where did the word 'holiday' come from? Look back at the history of holidays

Members of the Great Paxton History Society and bell ringers helped to lay the time capsule in the church.

Members of the Great Paxton History Society and bell ringers helped to lay the time capsule in the church.

Time capsule sealed in village church for the next 77 years

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Great Paxton celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 2020, and at Milleniumfest in 2022, it was decided a time capsule should be laid in the church.

The Church of the Holy Trinity in Great Paxton celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 2020, and at Milleniumfest in 2022, it was decided a time capsule should be laid in the church.

Time capsule to be sealed in 1,000-year-old church until 2100

The First World War memorial, a lectern shaped like an eagle, was stolen from All Saints Church Pidley-cum-Fenton.

The First World War memorial, a lectern shaped like an eagle, was stolen from All Saints Church Pidley-cum-Fenton.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

'Priceless' First World War lectern stolen from Huntingdonshire church

How much has Huntingdon changed since 1945?

How much has Huntingdon changed since 1945?

Interactive Map

Look how much Huntingdon has changed since 1945

St Ives captain Jon Vallis (R) presented March captain Gareth Clark (L) with a copy of the book written to celebrate 100 years of golf at St Ives.

St Ives captain Jon Vallis (R) presented March captain Gareth Clark (L) with a copy of the book written to celebrate 100 years of golf at St Ives.

Cambridgeshire golf clubs mark centenary years with celebratory match

Representatives of RAF Wyton and Huntingdon Town Council gathered at Norfolk Road Memorial on the 46th anniversary of the tragic plane crash to remember the lives lost.

Representatives of RAF Wyton and Huntingdon Town Council gathered at Norfolk Road Memorial on the 46th anniversary of the tragic plane crash to remember the lives lost.

'Intimate' ceremony remembers the lives lost in tragic Oxmoor plane crash

St Neots Museum's new travelling display case

St Neots Museum's new travelling display case

Cambridgeshire County Council

Rotary club helps to fund museum's travelling display case

The Titanic sank three hours after hitting the iceberg.

The Titanic sank three hours after hitting the iceberg.

111 years since Titanic disaster - read about the local connections

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in our archives photos?

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in our archives photos?

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in our archive photos?

The six-person play was directly inspired by the Farm Hall transcripts and dramatises the story from the conversations had by the scientists.

The six-person play was directly inspired by the Farm Hall transcripts and dramatises the story from the conversations had by the scientists.

Second World War

London theatre production to bring story of Farm Hall in Godmanchester to light

There are many fascinating finds at the St Neots Museum, including this image showing school children in the 1900s.

There are many fascinating finds at the St Neots Museum, including this image showing school children in the 1900s.

DAYS GONE BY: Read about the St Neots man who left a warming pan in his will

Episode three of Digging for Britain, titled

Episode three of Digging for Britain, titled

Decapitated Roman bodies found in Huntingdonshire to feature on BBC Two series

A pram derby took place in St Neots in 1983.

A pram derby took place in St Neots in 1983.

Read about the incredible growth of St Neots during the last 96 years

The 'barber surgeon' event is taking place at the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon on January 21. Pictured inset is the Apothecary cabinet believed to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell.

The 'barber surgeon' event is taking place at the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon on January 21. Pictured inset is the Apothecary cabinet believed to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell.

17th century ‘barber surgeon’ to visit Cromwell Museum this month

Transplant surgery being performed at Papworth in 1960.

Transplant surgery being performed at Papworth in 1960.

Papworth Everard: From TB colony to world renowned transplant centre

'All People One: The Levellers' is now on display at the Cromwell Museum.

'All People One: The Levellers' is now on display at the Cromwell Museum.

Museum's display marks 375 years since birth of democracy

Huntingdon mayor reflects as we pause to remember

Huntingdon mayor reflects as we pause to remember

Huntingdon mayor reflects as we pause to remember