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Whittlesey Shops
A.B.C. Flooring & Loft Ladder Company
Suppliers of Wooden Flooring and Loft Ladders, 27 Broad Street, Whittlesey, Tel: 01733 204107, Fax:01733 206856 more info
LOFT IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
For all your Loft installation
Broad Street, Whittlesey
G P JONES - BUTCHERS
Family Butcher
Broad Street, Whittlesey
COSTMILL
DIY Hardware & Household Goods
High Causeway, Whittlesey TEL: 01733 208768 more info J.NEVILLE OPTICIANS
Over 20 years experience
18 Broad Street, Whittlesey TEL: 01733 208578 more info
THE SHED SHOP
Quality Sheds & Concrete Garages
32 Market Street, Whittlesey TEL: 01733 350218 more info
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Whittlesey's most famous son was Sir Harry George Wakelyn Smith, 1787-1860, a British general who servedin the Peninsula War, the war of 1812 and the Battle of Waterloo. In India he distinguished himself in the Sikh Wars, after which he was awarded a baronetcy for the victory at Aliwal in 1846.
Whittlesey's famous Butter Cross built circa 1680.  This photograph was taken in the 19th Century, and is from the front cover of "Millennium Memories of Whittlesey" one of two books, each containing over 40 photos, recording life in Whittlesey in the past. These books, published on behalf of the Whittlesey Society are available from Whittlesey Museum) |
