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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 …

John Newman: Martyr
A blue plaque with the above inscription is to be found on the wall of Saffron Walden Town Hall above the western end of the front portico
Saffron Walden Museum’s Birthday
This year, Saffron Walden Museum, celebrates its 190th birthday.
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 ...
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Holed stones and sharp iron: equine folklore at Wicken Bonhunt
The tiny settlement of Bonhunt, part of the parish of Wicken Bonhunt, four miles south-west of Saffron Walden, consists today of only four houses and the abandoned and desecrated early medieval chapel of St. Helen
‘STAND AWHILE AND ADMIRE’ A History of the Saffron Walden Museum
In September, 1832, three gentlemen strolled across the grass in front of the ruined keep of Walden Castle, deep in conversation. They were talking about the possibility of putting up a building for use as a museum

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