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October 5, 2025

Linton & District Historical Society

Introduction This talk is on Western Canada-see poster above. Speaker: Ann Fletcher Date and Time of Meeting. TUESDAY 21st October 2025 at 7.30 pm Cost. Free to members. Visitors £5.00 including Refreshments and Free Raffle Ticket. Location: LINTON VILLAGE HALL, COLES LANE . Further Information: Visitors and new members always welcome. You can, if you wish, purchase a ticket for
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July 26, 2025

Gold pendant found at Thaxted

The piece of jewellery shown above is a 6th Century replica of a Byzantine coin and was found by a metal detectorist near Thaxted, Essex and the discovery of such an early medieval gold coin pendant “literally sheds a light” on a period of a county’s history about which little is known. It was minted in Europe and then brought
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June 26, 2025

Successful Summer Outing 2025

Seventeen members & guests of our Society enjoyed an afternoon being entertained by Richard Dolby, chairman of the Hadstock Society on Wednesday 25th June 2025
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June 3, 2025

Restoration plans revealed for ‘iconic’ windmill

Today the “iconic” Fulbourn windmill is set to be restored to full working order after a charity stepped in to fund its repairs.
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May 29, 2025

The Grove Tennis Club celebrates 100 years at John Dane Player Court

The Grove tennis club prides itself on being a friendly club and welcomes new members of all standards.
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May 10, 2025

Saffron Walden Museum’s Birthday

This year, Saffron Walden Museum, celebrates its 190th birthday.
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May 8, 2025

To mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

Guest speakers for the Historical talks are : Jason Webb from Bottisham Airfield Museum  who will be giving ‘A brief history of the USAAF 361st Fighter Group at Little Walden and Bottisham’ and Paul Hunt will cover ‘The Homefront on VE Day’ Two 30 minute presentations in the Hall which should give great insights on what local life was like 80 years
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April 26, 2025

VE Day 80th Anniversary – Thursday 08 May 2025

Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) is busy preparing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War II. On Thursday 08 May, VE80 will mark the Allied victory in Europe. The events throughout the day are open to all with the focus being on the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation. Starting the day at 9am
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April 16, 2025

Hot Off the Press

Our Spring Journal will be available at the next talk on Wednesday 23rd April 2025-don’t miss it. See our “Events” tab at the top of this page for details of Clare Mulley’s presentation. Featured in this issue: Saffron Walden Hospitals Little Walden Church Saffron Walden Museum 1975-2025 History News plus much more besides If you can’t get to the talk
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April 3, 2025

Rotary Club Celebrates 100th Birthday

Saffron Walden Rotary recently marked its centennial with a dinner at Saffron Walden Golf Club. A congratulatory letter from the President of Rotary worldwide was read out and a framed Centennial Certificate presented to Saffron Walden President Andrew Burton.
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