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Huntshistoryfest

@huntshistfest

We are passionate about raising awareness of local history via our free annual festival every July across Huntingdonshire!

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Tombstone of Jan de Groot, a 15th century Dutch ferryman brought to Scotland to provide a ferry service to Orkney and who gave his name to John O Groats the most northerly inhabited place in mainland Britain. Located in Canisbay Kirk where he is buried

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#OnThisDay 1593, Sir Henry Cromwell gave money from the forfeited property of the "#WitchesofWarboys" to fund the annual "witches sermon" at All Saints Church, Huntingdon to "inveigh and preach against sorcery". Preached every year until 1814! (including by M J Naylor in 1794)

#OnThisDay 1593, Sir Henry Cromwell gave money from the forfeited property of the "#WitchesofWarboys" to fund the annual "witches sermon" at All Saints Church, Huntingdon to "inveigh and preach against sorcery".  Preached every year until 1814! (including by M J Naylor in 1794)
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Join us on 24 October for spooky tours of Huntingdon Town Hall for Halloween week. Explore this historic building by candlelight, with stories of its hauntings and the witch trials conducted there... Details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/courtro…

Join us on 24 October for spooky tours of Huntingdon Town Hall for Halloween week. Explore this historic building by candlelight, with stories of its hauntings and the witch trials conducted there...
Details and bookings at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/courtro…
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#OTD 1864 it was reported that Hunts has “been kept in a perpetual state of terror from the numerous fires that have taken place…attributed to incendiaries”...or, deliberate fire starting! Once, a local farmer lost 5 barns, 2 stables, 2 cow sheds, 3 carts sheds, and 9 cottages!

#OTD 1864 it was reported that Hunts has “been kept in a perpetual state of terror from the numerous fires that have taken place…attributed to incendiaries”...or, deliberate fire starting! Once, a local farmer lost 5 barns, 2 stables, 2 cow sheds, 3 carts sheds, and 9 cottages!
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Half term is only a couple of weeks away and we've got free activities for your family! Drop into the Museum on Tues 24 and Thurs 26 October between 11am - 3pm to create your own portrait to take home with you 🎨 #octoberhalfterm

Half term is only a couple of weeks away and we've got free activities for your family! Drop into the Museum on Tues 24 and Thurs 26 October between 11am - 3pm to create your own portrait to take home with you 🎨 #octoberhalfterm
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#OnThisDay 1470, the trial of John Tiptoft, Earl of Worcester, so-called “Butcher of England”, and Yorkist leader in the #WarsOfTheRoses, took place. He'd been captured, after the Lancastrian restoration, in Weybridge Forest, the remnants of which now survive at Brampton Woods.

#OnThisDay 1470, the trial of John Tiptoft, Earl of Worcester, so-called “Butcher of England”, and Yorkist leader in the #WarsOfTheRoses, took place. He'd been captured, after the Lancastrian restoration, in Weybridge Forest, the remnants of which now survive at Brampton Woods.
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The #Huntingdonshire History Festival is back for 2024! 📢Check out our exciting schedule of events so far, including expert talks, guided walks, and events for all ages 🔍🎟️ huntshistoryfest.com/festival-2024/ #History #LocalHistory

The #Huntingdonshire History Festival is back for 2024! 📢Check out our exciting schedule of events so far, including expert talks, guided walks, and events for all ages 🔍🎟️ huntshistoryfest.com/festival-2024/ #History #LocalHistory
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Which of Oliver Cromwell's forebears was arrested on this day in 1540 for treason and heresy? Find out at huntshistoryfest.com/todays-the-day…

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Just two weeks until this year's festival begins! 🥳 Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟️ We have a schedule jam-packed with guided walks, expert talks and events for all ages! huntshistoryfest.com/festival-2024/ #LocalHistory #History #Huntingdonshire

Just two weeks until this year's festival begins! 🥳 Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟️ We have a schedule jam-packed with guided walks, expert talks and events for all ages! huntshistoryfest.com/festival-2024/ #LocalHistory #History #Huntingdonshire
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Join us on Wednesday 3 July for an evening with novelist Charles Cordell - author, including an in-person talk exploring his books set during the #EnglishCivilWar, as well as drinks and a book signing. 😀More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/meet-th…

Join us on Wednesday 3 July for an evening with novelist <a href="/CharlesCordell/">Charles Cordell - author</a>, including an in-person talk exploring his books set during the #EnglishCivilWar, as well as drinks and a book signing. 😀More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/meet-th…
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Which of Oliver Cromwell's forebears was arrested on this day in 1540 on charges of treason and heresy? huntshistoryfest.com/todays-the-day…

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Don't forget Hunts Archives is hosting an event this Saturday 6th July as part of Huntshistoryfest . Come and see our original documents that reflect life in Victorian Huntingdon. Please see the Eventbrite for more information and booking details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/huntingdon-i…

Don't forget Hunts Archives is hosting an event this Saturday 6th July as part of <a href="/Huntshistfest/">Huntshistoryfest</a> . Come and see our original documents that reflect life in Victorian Huntingdon. 
Please see the Eventbrite for more information and booking details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/huntingdon-i…