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New Book Launch-Henry Winstanley

Michael Furlong November 23, 2024

New book to be launched on the life of Henry Winstanley

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    Lieutenant of the Tower of London, Sir William Waad of Battles Hall, Manuden
    On the north wall of what used to be called 'Battles' Chapel', now the vestry of St Mary's Church, Manuden, is a large, elaborate tablet extolling the virtues of Sir William Waad who lived at Battles Hall, Manuden from 1586 to 1623
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    Radwinter’s Wartime Harvest Camp
    The country was hard-pressed to feed itself during the war, looking to the farmers to plough every last acre. Come harvest time, there was a shortage of labour.
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    A Moment in Time: Manuden in wartime
    The last few household possessions had been securely lifted into Mr Horley's van and my mother had gone back to the cottage to lock the front door. She tried the handle again to make sure it was locked then put the key in an envelope, together with a note for Charlie. She walked briskly to his door and pushed it underneath. Walking back past our cottage she took one last look through the front window, hesitated a little, then turned and walked quite quickly down the path to the removal van.
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    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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It is said that French POWs - from Norman Cross presumably - were used to work on Windmill Hill and Gallows Hill, reducing the gradients and lowering the summits from the much steeper old hills to what we see today.

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Site of first purpose-built prisoner of war camp saved by Historic England funding

Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars

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Open Day on June 21st at Clavering Castle where Simon Coxall is currently leading an archaeological dig with the CLHG.

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Dr David Melford of Strethall recounting some of the history of St Mary's Church to about 40 bound-beaters walking the parish bounds of Littlebury. He is standing below the early 11th century chancel arch.

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Until 13 July @fryartgallery do not miss rarely seen concept drawings and other preparatory work by some of the best loved artists in our collection. Jointly curated by @alanpowers1955 and @neiljenningsfineart ‘Bardfield Murals’ sheds new light on diverse commissions. Alan’s…

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