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YOUTH GROUPS
YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
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The nearest Young Farmer Groups to Whittlesey are:
Newborough YFC who meet in the Village Hall, Newborough on Monday Evenings. For details contact Mrs Minghella 01733 810674
Ramsey YFC meet at the Ailwyn School, Ramsey on Tuesday evenings contact Laura Neal 01733 844530, |
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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)
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