Sunday, 7 March 2021

7th March - Cherry Hinton, Fulbourn, Great Wilbraham and Little Wilbraham

 Cherry Hinton

Cherry Hinton village sign
A shield in front of a cherry tree with blossom and cherries, squirrel and rabbit and flowers. The four quarters of the shield depict: 
  • A steam traction engine, representing Pampin's steam plough works used to be on the High Street.
  • Saffron  crocuses formerly grown round Cherry Hinton.
  • Launderesses at work. Laundry for Cambridge colleges once provided a cottage industry in Cherry Hinton. There was an excellent supply of spring water.
  • St Andrew's church.
There are pictures on the internet of another version of a village sign which was unveiled in 1991. This one dates from a later date.

Fulbourn

Fulbourn village sign

A metal sign to celebrate the silver jubilee. A plaque reads "This sign was erected to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Celebrated June 1977"

Great Wilbraham

Great Wilbraham village sign

Plaque on the past says: "This sign represents Queen Wilburga (600 AD) and the Knights Templar (1200 AD). Designed by Patricia Nutbourne. Made and carved by Peter Nutbourne. Basework by Keith Precious. Unveiled on 8th June 1996 by Cynthia Bradford"

Little Wilbraham

Little Wilbraham village sign

Modern design on metal. Dated 2014. A wheel split into quarters. The Hole in the Wall pub, the church, the windmill and three alms(?) houses.

 39 signs in 11 days

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