The Festival willbe back in July, with a programme of talks, walks and events throughout the month, not just in Huntingdon but at other local sites including Ramsey and Kimbolton on all aspects of local history.

The opening weekend, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June, will see a First World War Living History weekend in the town centre on Market Square. Recruitment parties, Hunts. Cyclist Battalion members, a World War I cavalryman, YMCA tea stall and suffragettes will be present, as well as family activities 11am to 4pm both days. The full programme of events will go live on the Festival’s social media channels and website on Friday 17th May – visit https://huntshistoryfest.com/ for more details.