This Sunday's YouTube video is very special, not only do we celebrate Ascension-tide (Ascension Day 13th May), but Annette and others from Great Paxton tell the story of the rededication of the WW1 war memorial in Great Paxton churchyard which took place yesterday 15th May 2021 - just over 100 years since it was originally unveiled.  Words used during the service held over 100 years ago were incorporated and we were delighted that the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridge, Julie Spence, was able to join us for this occasion along with our St Neots Mayor.

Part two of the morning saw the unveiling of a new blue plaque to the brave Battle of Britain pilot, Philip 'Pip' Cardell, who died in action on 27th September 1940.  His plaque is on a wall at Manor Farm where he was born and grew up, now the home of the Hill family.  Manor Farm House lies to the north of Great Paxton Churchyard.  

Jeff Hill, who loves in Manor Farm House, and David Duker of the Tally-Ho Project in St Neots (group researching the history of WW2 pilots) and Graham James from the local history group, all kindly give short interviews.

At twelve noon, on cue, a spitfire flew overhead!  Please see the link below for the video.  A sincere thanks to everyone who took part.

Sunday 16th May 2021 - YouTube