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Horningsea Herald September 2026

Here’s the September 2026 Horningsea Herald. This coming weekend (12th/13th) sees a re-enactment of the Viking raid of 870AD on Horningsea. When Viking raiders rowed up the river and sacked the church. There’s full details in the Herald plus here … Continue reading

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Church Services at St Peter’s Church in September

Although the building work to the church is not completed, Church services will start again at St Peter’s Church in September. The Viking will attach St Peter’s Church During the weekend of the 12/13th September there will be the Viking … Continue reading

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The Vikings are coming

Viking raiders (Grantanbrycg) are coming to Horningsea. They will row up The Cam in their longboat, The Bear, and camp on Church End Field, between the Church and the river. On each day between 10.00 and 18.00 there will be … Continue reading

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The Summer of AD 870

Molly Marshall (written in 1994) (see other posts about 870 – Photos are from Grantanbrycg) One thousand one hundred and twenty four years ago (now 1,156 years!) this summer season, Horningsea underwent one of the most frightening episodes in its … Continue reading

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The Saxon Minster and Viking Raid of 870

Tuesday 15 September at 19.30 at St Peter’s Church (Other posts on the Viking Raid of AD 870) Following on from the rowdy weekend of the Viking Invasion, on Tuesday 15th September there will an opportunity to hear three of … Continue reading

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Horningsea Herald July 2026

July sees the two premier events of the Horningsea Summer. Tomorrow (the 4th) it’s Village day and on the 11th it’s the Horningsea Horticultural Show. Village Day will be jam packed, with live music from 15:30 and line dancing in the … Continue reading

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Horningsea Herald June 2026

Here’s June’s Herald.

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St Peter’s Church in Horningsea Awarded £104,000 Grant Funding for Major Restoration Work

Replacement of Victorian floorboards and new safety features will improve service to the community, including local events and worship St Peter’s Church, Horningsea, which is one of Cambridgeshire’s oldest places of worship, is pleased to announce over £104,000 in recent … Continue reading

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Horningsea Herald May 2026

Here’s the May Horningsea Herald. It’s the Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday the 19th May at 19:00 in the village hall. All residents and warmly encouraged to come see what our parish council have done for us in the past … Continue reading

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From beneath the floor to the top of the tower!

St Peter’s Church, Horningsea Services while building work is underway

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