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IWM Duxford to display largest collection of Spitfires under one roof

A photo-reconnaissance blue Supermarine Spitfire PL983 ‘L’ on the airfield at IWM Duxford. 

IWM Duxford

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A new exhibition featuring the largest collection of Spitfires under one roof opens at IWM Duxford in December.
Figs In Wigs at Cambridge Junction.

Arts & Culture

Cambridge Junction to receive £115k from Culture Recovery Fund

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Mark Barrett, nephew of Syd Barrett (pictured inset), with the guitar once owned by the Pink Floyd founder member

Music

Pink Floyd star Syd Barrett's guitar fetches almost £20,000 at auction

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Mark Barrett, nephew of Syd Barrett (pictured inset), with the guitar once owned by the Pink Floyd founder member

Music

Guitar once owned by Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett to be sold at auction

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A Spitfire trio in action at the IWM Duxford Flying Days: Best of 2021 event.

Heritage | Gallery

Typhoon, Spitfires and Lancaster bomber at IWM Duxford flying day

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The Typhoon flying at IWM Duxford at this year's Duxford Summer Air Show.

IWM Duxford

RAF Typhoon set for final IWM Duxford Flying Day of the year

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Flight Academy at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford

Fly into the school holidays at IWM Duxford for fun family activities

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Inking up the printing press at the event in Huntingdon on Saturday.

Fake news was creating headlines hundreds of years ago

Julian Makey

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A solo display from the 'NHS Spitfire', painted with a message of thanks on the underside of its wings

IWM Duxford | Gallery

Pictures of the Battle of Britain Air Show 2021 at IWM Duxford

Alan Davies

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV displaying at IWM Duxford at the Flying Days: The Fighters event.

IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford prepares for 2021 Battle of Britain Air Show

Alan Davies

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The village hall in Catworth was formally a school.

Visit Cambridgeshire

Winding streets and varied architecture in Catworth

Tom Henman

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Celia Woolley walked the Ouse Valley way to raise money for two charities.

Celia pulls on her walking boots for two charities

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A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show to include 14 Spitfires

Alan Davies

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The NHS Spitfire on display at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford | Gallery

Young aviators enjoy flying day at IWM Duxford

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The NHS Spitfire on static display at IWM Duxford.

Days Out Guide | Gallery

Experience IWM Duxford as the sun goes down at flying evening

Alan Davies

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The NHS Supermarine Spitfire on static display at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford | Gallery

IWM Duxford celebrates Spitfire squadron at flying day

Alan Davies

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Lucy Worsley will be at Cambridge Arts Theatre for one night only with her A Very British Murder.

Arts & Culture

It's A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley in Cambridge

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Dr Annie Gray, Mill Road Cemetery and What does the UK eat?

University of Cambridge

Open Cambridge prepares for a feast of events

Alan Davies

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A vintage four of two Spitfires, a Mustang and a Buchon flying together at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford | Gallery

Spitfires and more take to the skies at IWM Duxford flying day

Alan Davies

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Cathedral of Light by Mandylights on My Christmas Trails 2020.

Christmas | Video

Enjoy Christmas at Wimpole on after-dark illuminated lights trail

Alan Davies

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The Breaking Point exhibition features artwork by Elspeth Owen, Mella Shaw and Jayne Ivimey.

University of Cambridge | Video

Museum's new Breaking Point exhibition inspired by the natural world

Alan Davies

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Spitfire MH434, Mustang TF51 Contrary Mary and a Hispano Bouchon in flight over IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford | Gallery

IWM Duxford flying day commemorates 77th anniversary of D-Day

Alan Davies

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St John's College in Cambridge.

University of Cambridge

Open Cambridge returns this year for a feast of events over 10 days

Alan Davies

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Families and younger fans can enjoy Flying Days: Showtime at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford

IWM Duxford announces final six Flying Days of the year

Alan Davies

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Godmanchester is Huntingdonshire's smallest market town.

Tudor history and famous Chinese Bridge in Godmanchester

Debbie Davies

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Wimpole Hall owned by the National Trust. The parkland on the Wimpole Estate will reopen on June 3.

Film

Filming taking place at National Trust's Wimpole Estate

Alan Davies

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A Spitfire (front) and a Hurricane (back) fly in tandem.

IWM Duxford

New themed flying days announced at IWM Duxford

Alan Davies

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Cambridge Arts Theatre has been awarded money from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

Theatre

'This vital grant will enable us to lift the curtain' - theatre's delight

Alan Davies

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The American Air Museum at Duxford, built by architects Fosters and Partners in 1997.

IWM Duxford

Explore IWM Duxford outdoors at aviation museum's trail

Alan Davies

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A photo-reconnaissance blue Spitfire PL983 ‘L’, which toured the country last year in tribute to the NHS.

IWM Duxford

Aircraft museum celebrates 85 years since the Spitfire's maiden flight

Alan Davies

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