The latest village newsletter is now online. If you’re in the village – a printed copy should have already come through your door.
View satellite views of Little Thetford over time.
Since version 5 of Google Earth, users have been able to view historical satellite imagery—if available for the area of interest. I have used this feature to produce a time-lapse video of the seven Google Earth images of Little Thetford available between 1999 and 2008.
Pumping station today
The tale I am about to tell you, that I was told when I was still at school, (I am 75 years old now), is a delightful tale of old Little Thetford in the 19th century. It involves two local old boys of Little Thetford. A farmer called Tharby of Manor Farm (now built over) and the other one Fal Al Taylor, who ran the pumping engine on the River Ouse, just over the main railway line at the end of the village. Both Tharby and Fal Al had been drinking in the “Three Horse Shoes” for several hours (beer was then 2p old money a pint), so you know it was a long time ago. (approx. 150 years).
Local recycling to move to Witchford.
East Cambridgeshires newest recycling centre, the Witchford indoor recycling centre, will open at 9 am on Thursday 3 November 2011. This centre replaces the temporary recycling facilities at Grunty Fen, which closes at midday on 2 November 2011. See this Cambridgeshire County Council article for further details. The building of the Witchford recycling centre was approved in 2009 according to this Eastern Daily Press 24 article. Recent press coverage includes this Ely Standard article.
For further information contact the Cambridgeshire County Council Waste Management Service, CC1215 Shire Hall Cambridge CB3 0AP; Telephone: 0345 045 5207.
Iron-Age toggle
A rare enamelled cheek piece toggle was found recently in Little Thetford. This piece can be identified by reference to similar finds such as on this one or these.
Our circa 1s century BC to 1st century AD toggle is 82 mm long and weighs 45 grams.
Iron-Age toggle
It is thought these bridle toggles were used to link the chariot trace leathers on to the body of the vehicle. According to the UK finds database, examples have been excavated from late Iron-Age chariot burials. Such burial finds are rare in the UK. This British Archaeology article for example reports that there are only 20 such finds in England; all in Yorkshire. There is one find in Scotland.
Photos John McCullough
The Three Horseshoes today
Jessica Norman
In 1841,
1841 Census
- James Markwell aged 30 (c1811-), farmer
- Sarah Markwell aged 45 (c1796-)
- Emma Markwell 8 (c1833-)
- George Markwell 6 (c1835-)
- Alfred Markwell 4 (c1837-)
- Albert Markwell 2 (c1839-)
If your are interested in researching your own ancestors, there are many free services to help such as freeBMD (the free births, deaths and marriages index – 1837–1983). Some census records are free too. For example the 1881 census is free from Findmypast.co.uk. An in depth search of the UK records requires a subscription to one of the many ancestry web sites now available. I use Ancestry.co.uk. Others use Genesreunited, Findmypast, myheritage etc. Subscription prices vary so shop carefully.
If you would like a head start, I am able to help. My charges are £25 per hour for United Kingdom research. The first 30 minute consultation is free. Additional charges apply for copies of birth, marriage and death certificates.
John McCullough
01353-649469
Please do not ask for living relative searches
After the success of the Royal Silver Jubilee celebrations held in 1977 at the village school, a group of villagers, lead by Tony Badcock, sought to hold a similar annual event. An open meeting was called and a committee formed under the chairmanship of Leslie Halls to organise a village feast once again.
Compiled 2011 by Tony Shaw and transcribed by Judith Young
Read more …
See also The feast between the two world wars by Tony Shaw.
Michael Judkins, who as many in the village know, is a keen runner, will be taking part in the Royal Parks half-marathon in London on 9th October.
He is very much looking forward to taking part in a running event in London for the first time, particularly as much of the course follows the route of the main annual full marathon.
He is raising funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( JDRF ), a great cause helping those in the younger age group with type 1 diabetes. The Foundation looks to fund research to get to grips scientifically with the growing incidence of diabetes in children, and the finding of an overall cure for the condition itself.
Michael has established a “Just Giving” page for donations to go towards the financial target he hopes to raise and will be very grateful indeed to those who may wish to support the run in some small way.
John Sansom's painting
Contact Robert Young on 01353649379 for viewing details
Do you have transport issues travelling by car, bus, train, plane or ferry?
A new web site, Fix My Transport, launched recently. They aim to assist transport users by helping you report issues; finding the right transport operator to report to; and help collate similar issues so that problems can be resolved more easily.
Little Thetford residents who use the local bus service may like to remember this site.
This site, fixmytransport.com, sent to us by Kat Dunseath. Thank you Kat.
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