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Our final autumn talk will be presented by Ian Hunter, a member of the society. Ian is very knowledgeable on this subject and his talk will provide LDHS members and others with an opportunity to learn about what could be possible out on the Northstowe site As usual the talk will be held in the […]

The official Northstowe development website now contains a link to ours. This is a positive development and illustrates that the work of the heritage society is now being taken seriously. LDHS welcomes the positive stance that HCA has taken with regards the reuse of former RAF Oakington buildings and we hope that they will go further and […]

I do hope that as many of you as possible can respond to the current Northstowe Phase 2 Consultation (see links below). It is vital that we get a commitment for a heritage facility as part of the Phase 2 plans. I do believe this is our last chance – at least for the foreseeable […]

LDHS is delighted to report that the first Northstowe Phase 2 Consultation shows that the Heritage Core (former RAF Oakington buildings) have been incorporated into the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) plans for the new town.  These buildings remain standing because of a petition organised by LDHS, coupled with the support we received from our members, supporters, local […]

East Anglia was home to many of the RAF and Civilian Squadrons that played a vital role in the success of the Berlin Airlift, 1948-49. Do you have any memories of these places during this key period in the history of the Cold War?  If so Legasee would love to hear from you. If you […]