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Historic maps of Welney and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Welney maps
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Ten Mile Bank| Littleport| Upwell| Hilgay| Denver| Downham Market
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WW2 Halifax Crash, Near Welney
I am researching the crew of a RAF Halifax bomber that crashed opposite Colony farm, near Welney 25/4/44. My uncle Sgt N M Harrison was among the crew killed. I would very much like to hear from anyone who remember this, or has any further information.
Details of the crews last operation can be seen on the website below.
www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/raf1944/dibbins.html
Many thanks,
Mike Harrison
Nottingham
Cambridgeshire memories
Ancestors From Upwell
Upwell Norfolf was the home of my husband's ancestor Charles Overland (1817-1908). We recently visited Upwell and saw the church and a tombstone of a George Overland but could find no more. Memories were passed down over the years and Charles Overland (1935-) named his very successful bus company Upwells Ltd here in Ontario, Canada. The George may have been a son.
Hundredfoot Bank
My father was born in Metheringham, Lincs, but moved to the Hundredfoot when his father took over the pumping engine there. My father later joined the RAF and moved to live in Stretham.
The Cutter Inn
I am not entirely sure of the year, but I am told that one of my great grandfather's brothers owned this Inn at one time. I would love to hear from anyone that can shed more light on this.
Happiest Times
This place holds special and fond memories for me as I would often travel the 150 miles to meet my very best friend here over the years, to eat and walk along the river. My health is not as it was these days and I have not managed to visit for some time. It amazes me how little the place really has changed over the years. It will always hold a special place in my heart.
Baron of Beef
My Dad did his National Service at RAF Ely Hospital in 1953/4. We held a reunion at the weekend (27th Sept 08) in the Lamb Hotel which was attended by about 27 people. The Baron of Beef, the Rifleman's (on Lyn Road), the Cutter and the Minster were their favoured pubs. I would love to obtain photos from the 1950s especially of the Baron of Beef, which was at 13 Fore Hill. I understand its license was surrendered in 1958 when it closed. The property was demolished and rebuilt. It is now a children's clothes/toy shop. If there are any photos of this period out there we would love to see them. Many thanks. Regards, Carol Greig
RAF
My husband was stationed at the RAF hospital and we lived in married quarters. I taught at the local Primary School, St Audrey's. A friend worked in the little hardware shop on the left. I belonged to the CAT theatre group. We staged musicals in the secondary school. I still have friends living there in Chiefs Street and the Vineyards. We used to go to the Red White and Blue pub. Also held after show parties in the function room at the back of the Lamb Hotel. Took part in the medieval dancing and singing schools event for the cathedral centennial celebrations in 1972.
