Heritage

Remembrance

Mayor of Wisbech, General Manager of Hickathrift, Poppy Project Organiser

Giant poppy display created by care home for Remembrance

Final Wisbech to Upwell Tramway memento to be unveiled

Final Wisbech to Upwell Tramway memento to be unveiled

Tramway Project

Wisbech to Upwell Tramway final memento unveiled

A ghost hunt will take place at Wisbech Castle on Saturday October 19.

A ghost hunt will take place at Wisbech Castle on Saturday October 19.

Ghost hunt at Wisbech Castle this weekend

Cast of the skull of the murderer Thomas Luscomb will be on display

Cast of the skull of the murderer Thomas Luscomb will be on display

Wisbech Museum 'The Odder the Better' exhibition in October

Wisbech Grammar School.

Wisbech Grammar School.

Wisbech High School

School's former pupils invited to 120th anniversary reunion

Entry to Wisbech & Fenland Museum is free until tomorrow as part of Heritage Open Days 2024.

Entry to Wisbech & Fenland Museum is free until tomorrow as part of Heritage Open Days 2024.

Wisbech & Fenland Museum free entry during Heritage Open Days 2024

More about Wisbech Castle's history in latest book by historian Kevin Rodgers

More about Wisbech Castle's history in latest book by historian Kevin Rodgers

Historian's book debunks myths about Wisbech Castle's true origins

This isn't the first time Banksy-like artwork has been discovered in Cambridgeshire.

This isn't the first time Banksy-like artwork has been discovered in Cambridgeshire.

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Could Banksy-like artwork that appeared on A47 be by the artist himself?

Residents at Orchard House care home attended an event at Wisbech Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Residents at Orchard House care home attended an event at Wisbech Park to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Wisbech care home residents reminisce at D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration service

The DDay summer fair at Hickathift House.

The DDay summer fair at Hickathift House.

DDay Anniversary

80th Anniversary of D-Day

Care home residents reflect on DDay Anniversary

Andrew Ketley signing copies of Volume 6 at the launch.

Andrew Ketley signing copies of Volume 6 at the launch.

Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Celebration for fans of Wisbech pubs book series

Stonehenge expert Professor Mike Parker Pearson will give a lecture at Wisbech Rugby Club on January 23.

Stonehenge expert Professor Mike Parker Pearson will give a lecture at Wisbech Rugby Club on January 23.

Stonehenge expert to speak in Wisbech

Author Bryan Wiles, with the copy that he carved of the Tadeusz Zielinski icon, the Mother of God Victorious, which was displayed at the altar before all the battles of the Second Polish Corps

Author Bryan Wiles, with the copy that he carved of the Tadeusz Zielinski icon, the Mother of God Victorious, which was displayed at the altar before all the battles of the Second Polish Corps

Fenland author makes a splash in Scotland

Left to right: Bill Smith, James Self, Three Counties Miniature Railways

Left to right: Bill Smith, James Self, Three Counties Miniature Railways

Fifth Wisbech to Upwell Tram Memento is unveiled

Natan Maternia and Jakub Strychala, SDM, working on the memento build

Natan Maternia and Jakub Strychala, SDM, working on the memento build

Work experience student kick-starts future engineering career

Alderman Payne Primary School in Wisbech celebrated its ninetieth birthday of the school opening this week.

Alderman Payne Primary School in Wisbech celebrated its ninetieth birthday of the school opening this week.

Wisbech school celebrates its 90th birthday

Mendi's, in the centre of Wisbech

Mendi's, in the centre of Wisbech

Fenland District Council

Plans to refurbish town centre nightclub look set for go-ahead

Chairman of the museum, Steve McGregor, has thanked Wisbech Town Council

Chairman of the museum, Steve McGregor, has thanked Wisbech Town Council

Agreement reached over contribution to running costs of museum

Author Andrew Ketley has written Volume 5 of his series 'Wisbech Inns, Taverns and Beer-Houses'

Author Andrew Ketley has written Volume 5 of his series 'Wisbech Inns, Taverns and Beer-Houses'

Beer Writers' award for Wisbech pubs series author

The White Lion Hotel in Wisbech

The White Lion Hotel in Wisbech

Fenland District Council

Go-ahead to extend town's historic riverside hotel

Councillors and guests took part in Wisbech Remembrance Service on Sunday.

Councillors and guests took part in Wisbech Remembrance Service on Sunday.

Wisbech Remembrance Service brings town together

Norman Paget & Bill Smith at the unveiling ceremony.

Norman Paget & Bill Smith at the unveiling ceremony.

Memento unveiled to commemorate historic Fenland tramway

Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Museum 'friends group' gain Friends of the Year Award - and £500 cash boost

The Royal Air Force College Swing Wing Band

The Royal Air Force College Swing Wing Band

RAF Swing Wing to return to Wisbech for first concert in three years

Throwback to previous Wisbech Rose Fairs

Throwback to previous Wisbech Rose Fairs

Rose Fair set to return after four years away

Your painting must be A6, postcard-size

Your painting must be A6, postcard-size

Museum launches Secret Little Art Show fundraising challenge

Author Andrew Ketley and his latest book

Author Andrew Ketley and his latest book

Pubs of Wisbech series gift to the town's museum

This wartime bomb shelter was found in Lynn Road, Wisbech

This wartime bomb shelter was found in Lynn Road, Wisbech

Second World War

Wartime bomb shelter found in Fenland garden

The National Army Cadet Force Museum has officially opened at Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House in Wisbech.

The National Army Cadet Force Museum has officially opened at Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House in Wisbech.

Victoria Cross winner opens army cadet force museum in town

Furniture, artwork and collectables from Peckover House and Sibald's Holme are all part of the 23-lot collection.

Furniture, artwork and collectables from Peckover House and Sibald's Holme are all part of the 23-lot collection.

Items from famous Wisbech house to go under the hammer at auction

The £868,000 of funding that has rescued Wisbech's Museum building from the 'at-risk' register was celebrated at the official opening of the new accessible entrance and courtyard garden.

The £868,000 of funding that has rescued Wisbech's Museum building from the 'at-risk' register was celebrated at the official opening of the new accessible entrance and courtyard garden.

Museum's new entrance and courtyard garden open

The Wisbech and Fenland Museum needs the public's help to stay afloat.

The Wisbech and Fenland Museum needs the public's help to stay afloat.

Wisbech Museum in financial crisis and needs your help

Volunteers are being asked to help Wisbech and Fenland Museum with a community garden project.

Volunteers are being asked to help Wisbech and Fenland Museum with a community garden project.

Volunteers invited to help enhance new-look Grade II* museum

Wisbech court house is up for auction with a starting price from £150,000.

Wisbech court house is up for auction with a starting price from £150,000.

Wisbech court house to be sold at auction

The store after regeneration work finished. Credit: Fenland District Council.

The store after regeneration work finished. Credit: Fenland District Council.

Historic Wisbech building improvements finished

Wisbech-born and slavery abolitionist Thomas Clarkson. Credit: WFM David Kirkham.

Wisbech-born and slavery abolitionist Thomas Clarkson. Credit: WFM David Kirkham.

Votes needed for the Wisbech and Fenland Museum

Bowthorpe Maternity Hospital protesters confront Margaret Thatcher on her arrival back at the Hudson Centre after lunch during her visit to Wisbech on March 10, 1978.

Bowthorpe Maternity Hospital protesters confront Margaret Thatcher on her arrival back at the Hudson Centre after lunch during her visit to Wisbech on March 10, 1978.

Can you remember when the Iron Lady came to Wisbech in 1978?

This 1960s newspaper clipping tells of strange happenings in Wisbech High Street

This 1960s newspaper clipping tells of strange happenings in Wisbech High Street

WEIRD NORFOLK: The local shoe shop haunted by a 'one-legged poltergeist'

David Housden began painting a part of Wisbech town centre before it was hit by flooding in 1978, and now he has finished the artwork which stretches 16 feet in length.

David Housden began painting a part of Wisbech town centre before it was hit by flooding in 1978, and now he has finished the artwork which stretches 16 feet in length.

Painter who captured town before 1978 floods finishes 44 years on

We've put together a list of historic places to visit in Cambridgeshire.

We've put together a list of historic places to visit in Cambridgeshire.

7 historic places to visit in Cambridgeshire

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

A scorching summer: The Heatwave of 1976 in 25 photos

An aerial view of the site where over 8,000 frog bones (inset) were unearthed in Bar Hill.

An aerial view of the site where over 8,000 frog bones (inset) were unearthed in Bar Hill.

Over 8,000 amphibian bones weighing nearly 700kg unearthed in village

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

17 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth II before she acceded to the throne

Queen Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, inspecting Lancaster bomber crews on a visit to RAF Warboys.

Queen Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, inspecting Lancaster bomber crews on a visit to RAF Warboys.

Exclusive look at photograph taken at RAF Warboys from IWM's new The Royal Family in Wartime book

A 13-metre table that has been made from a 5,000-year-old fossilised black oak tree arrived at Ely Cathedral on May 9.

A 13-metre table that has been made from a 5,000-year-old fossilised black oak tree arrived at Ely Cathedral on May 9.

Table made from 5,000-year-old oak tree arrives at Ely Cathedral

The Empire Theatre, Wisbech, an Art Deco gem of a building, barely altered since it opened in 1932.

The Empire Theatre, Wisbech, an Art Deco gem of a building, barely altered since it opened in 1932.

90th birthday for historic Art Deco theatre

The largest known painting by John Constable RA has been enhanced after over 270 hours of treatment by National Trust conservators.

The largest known painting by John Constable RA has been enhanced after over 270 hours of treatment by National Trust conservators.

Artist’s largest painting displayed back in Cambridgeshire in its full glory

Fire damaged building remains cordoned off in Wisbech

Fire damaged building remains cordoned off in Wisbech

Fenland District Council

'We'll help you all we can' council tells owner of fire gutted building

Part of a Romano-British cemetery, here shown in the early stages of its excavation, Whittlesey

Part of a Romano-British cemetery, here shown in the early stages of its excavation, Whittlesey

Romano-British burial site unearthed in Fen town

Gothic House, Cottenham, which was subject of enforcement action four years ago

Gothic House, Cottenham, which was subject of enforcement action four years ago

South Cambridgeshire District Council

'Bubble wrap' Gothic House an eyesore say villagers

The Queen arriving for Maundy Money distribution, missiles through Mepal and the black out in Cambridgeshire

The Queen arriving for Maundy Money distribution, missiles through Mepal and the black out in Cambridgeshire

Maundy Money, jam factory, baby's death and Mepal missiles

XH648 in the Conservation Hall at IWM Duxford, where it was last in 2016 before work began on the aircraft in Conservation In Action (Hangar 5).

XH648 in the Conservation Hall at IWM Duxford, where it was last in 2016 before work began on the aircraft in Conservation In Action (Hangar 5).

Last remaining Handley Page Victor aircraft of its kind to be displayed at IWM Duxford

Historic fountain in March will be moved to allow for a major improvement project

Historic fountain in March will be moved to allow for a major improvement project

Mayor Dr Nik Johnson

Mountain of cash will move this fountain

Part of High Street Wisbech coming back to life

Part of High Street Wisbech coming back to life

Fenland District Council

Hope for High Street as shops and flats come back to life