Anniversary edition of town journal
SOME of the most significant and dramatic events to occur in Saffron Walden are featured in a 75th anniversary edition of the Saffron Walden Historical Journal. The 40-page magazine is focused on the stories linked to anniversaries of important events in
SOME of the most significant and dramatic events to occur in Saffron Walden are featured in a 75th anniversary edition of the Saffron Walden Historical Journal.
The 40-page magazine is focused on the stories linked to anniversaries of important events in the life of the town at 10-yearly intervals over the course of the century.
Editor Jacqueline Cooper said: "We hope it will form a fitting reflection on some of the most important events in the town's history and also provide a very good read.
"We are especially pleased with this issue of the journal and grateful to the many distinguished writers who have contributed."
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The collection of stories starts 100 years ago in October 1908 with the birth in Saffron Walden of a little girl called Ruby Hurn, a musical prodigy who grew up to become one of the most noted violinists of her time.
Copies are priced £2.50 and can be found at Waitrose supermarket, the Tourist Information Centre in the Market Square, Lankester Antiques or by post from 9 High Street, Saffron Walden.
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