Shepherds Club Histon c. 1888 ©MusCamb

Histon and Impington Data

Histon and Impington data

Histon and Impington:

https://histonandimpingtonvillagesociety.wordpress.com/history/impington/a-history-of-the-parish-and-the-parish-church-1950/

https://histonandimpingtonvillagesociety.wordpress.com/history/impington/early-impington-history/

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1798 The methodist preacher Thomas Pinder arrived and was welcomed generally. As a result the Methodist following grew and a Wesleyan chapel was built in 1896 named The Mattthews Memorial Chapel after the Matthews family who had brought Pinder.

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Those interest in the history of Histon might also look at:

Review of *Tales of Madingley* by Col. T. Walter Harding (1912)

*Tales of Madingley* is a romance grounded in the local history of Cambridgeshire, weaving together the pastoral ambience of the countryside with the genteel drama of estate life. Written by Col. T. Walter Harding, the book offers readers a glimpse into the traditions, character, and quiet conflicts surrounding Madingley Hall and its environs. Harding’s narrative isn’t grand in ambition; rather, its strength lies in evoking place—green fields, aged manor walls, and the social rhythms of village life. The prose is suitably decorous and old-fashioned; dialogue and plot elements reflect Edwardian sensibilities, occasionally feeling constrained by the social mores of the time. Readers seeking depth of psychological insight may find it light, yet those drawn to local colour, heritage, and romance in historical settings will discover much to enjoy. The book speaks with affection for its locale, with Harding showing genuine respect for the people and landscapes he describes. Overall, *Tales of Madingley* is a charming, modestly scaled novel: not a tour de force, but a pleasant and evocative read—especially for those interested in Cambridgeshire’s past or the subtleties of rural English romance. (AI 2025)

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Mike Petty’s Archive:

https://archive.org/details/HistonAndImpingtonScrapbook1897To1990