Homes England has recently submitted outline planning applications for Northstowe Phases 3A and 3B. They have produced a web page that includes some short videos to explain the proposals. This material is aimed at local residents and other interested parties. The webpage and videos can be accessed here: www.northstowe.com/phase3

A member of LDHS has produced a short film on the history of RAF Oakington, as a VE-Day 75 Anniversary tribute to the men and women who served there, using footage he recorded before the station was demolished, archive film (by permission of the Imperial War Museum), interview of 101 a Squadron Pilot and photos […]

VE Day 7 May 1945VE Day commemorates the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces in 1945, ending World War II in Europe. With Adolf Hitler dead, German military leaders signed surrender documents at several locations in Europe on May 7. VE Day marked a major milestone for the Allies but did not […]

This has been posted before but it is nice to see it again as something to enjoy whilst we are all in lockdown due to the Corona virus pandemic. As you can see from our previous News posts the Spring season of talks has been cancelled as has the LDHS/ Parish Council event that was […]

Everyone is welcome to come along to the school on Sunday afternoon to see the finds from this exciting test-pitting weekend. A joint venture, the heritage society is most grateful to the Fen Edge Archaeology Group (FEAG) for helping to organise this event and supporting our work.

THE LDHS AGM AND THE FIRST TALK OF THE AUTUMN SEASON TAKES PLACE ON FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER AT THE VILLAGE INSTITUTE, HIGH STREET, LONGSTANTON. The talk will commence at 8 pm or shortly afterwards so non-members can arrive after the AGM if they wish. Please note that the October talk will be presented by Ian […]

A reminder that the 2nd LDHS Talk of the Spring Season will take place on Friday 5 April at the Village Institute, High Street, Longstanton starting at 7.30pm. Non- members welcome.