Whittlesford
A picture of the river and stepping stones. Three historical people in the foreground. A Roman soldier, a woman with a rope and a man with a stick. A three arch bridge on the top of the sign, The motto 'STICK TO THE TROTHE' (stick to the pledge) under the sign and a crest underneath that shows a red symbol a bit like an M on a white background.
Plaque on the post "To commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1977"
The sign was restored in 2017 by descendants of the original creator.
A full description is here. The man on the left is Nicholas Swallow a farmer and benefactor. The girl on the right is a charity school girl to remember William Wesley who funded schools. Roman artefacts were found near the village. The motto is a quote from Roger Ascham. The shield shows a maunch (a sleeve worn by medieval women). It is on the coat of arms of the present Lord of the Manor.
Pampisford
The first village with two signs one at each end. A village we have never cycled to before as it isn't really on the route to anywhere.
The east end of the village shows a famer ploughing with a pair of horses. A mouse above.
The west end of the village shows a water mill and a miller. A kingfisher above. 1977 EiiR 2012 below. 
Sawston
We did not see a sign in Sawston which added to Grantchester and Kingston makes three with no sign.
44 signs in 13 cycle rides so far
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