The Littleport Society Newsletter, Issue 65

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LSN-065
Description:
1x A5 8pp black and white Littleport Society Newsletter issue 65, and 1x A5 2pp colour insert advertising 'Raising Fen Tigers' by John M Taylor, issued to members in July 2007. Articles include;
  • A message from Chairman Grenville Goodson detailing the Society's representation at a new memorial unveiled by HRH Duke of Gloucester, commemorating Benjamin Gimbert, Herbert Clarke, and James Nightall amongst others who died in the Soham rail disaster of 1944.
  • A welcome to the newsletter from editor Agnes Harknett
  • An article titled 'Elizabeth, Henry and A House Called Littleport' by Jannette Warden detailing the research into a house called Littleport in Acton. 
  • Article titled 'Advertising On The Move - The Archivist's Report' detailing E. V. Norman's steam lorry, trade bikes, and delivery vans, including Cross' bakery and Edward Barber the driver, by Des Smith
  • 'Looking back' - a list of dates of historical interest
  • 'Looking forward' - a list of forthcoming events in Littleport
  • Article titled 'Memories of Harvest Time - 50 Years Ago' recalling the (un-named) grandparents of L. M. Warren at Littleport. 
  • 'Blue plaques' detailing the home of Frank (Franz) Schummer donated to the Ffeoffes charity by Maureen Scott.
Item Date:
April 2007;Date issued
Materials:
Paper, Ink
Dimensions:
;148mm;210mm;;;
Related people
The Littleport Society ()
Grenville Goodson ()
Agnes Harknett ()
Desmond Smith ()
Maureen Scott ()
Jannette Warden ()
John M Taylor ()
Elizabeth Woodman ()
Henry Scotting ()
E. V. Norman ()
James William Nightall ()
HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester ()
Royal British Legion ()
Benjamin Gimbert ()
Thomas Clarkson ()
Herbert George Clarke ()
Edward Barber ()
L M Warren ()
Franz Schummer ()