To see the updated biography of Lucy M Boston please visit huntshistoryfest.com/whos-who-in-hu…

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

1660s map of Huntingdonshire

On this day in 1830 Huntingdon North Station was opened by the Great Northern Railway Co.

Thanks to Malc Wayland for permission to share this photo of Brookside,Alconbury in 1904

Watching Wick Academy the most northerly team in the Football league. Cup tie against Nairn County

#Highlanddancing Young girl sword dancing at #Thurso

#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)

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…

#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!

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

#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.

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

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…

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

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…

Which of Oliver Cromwell's forebears was arrested on this day in 1540 on charges of treason and heresy? huntshistoryfest.com/todays-the-day…

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…