Staine Hundred
About 25 members of the Staine Hundred went to the Shire Hall for their May
Meeting to learn what kinds of documents were kept there. Philip Saunders,
County Archivist, took them to the Kriess Vierssen Room where he had a number
of documents relating to the various villages in the Staine Hundred displayed.
After talking about them, members had the chance to peruse the maps, account
books, enclosure awards, a rare 1801 census return for Wilbraham, and various
other items of interest. The group then went into the Record Office where Mr
Saunders explained how the various records were catalogued and the workings of
the Cambridgeshire Archives Service. He was thanked by the Chairman, Robert
Hill for giving up his time to talk to us at the end of a long working day.
The Annual Staine Hundred Outing will be held on Thursday, 12th June when there will be a visit to the magnificent 12th century Southwell Minster and then to a 19th century workhouse. There are still a few seats available. £23 for non-National Trust members - £20 for National Trust members. Contact Peter Arnold, 811596.