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Places of WorshipThe settlement of Histon & Impington is served by a number of churches: Anglican (two - both St Andrew's), Baptist, Methodist, Salvation Army. Histon & Impington Council of Churches: Mrs E Milner, 234258
Representative of Roman Catholics (who do not have a church building in the village): Mrs W. Doyle, 513016 New Life Church meets at Histon Baptist Church at 3pm on Sundays. website C3 (Cambridge Community Church) meets during the week in homes in the village. website Histon Branch, Ely Diocesan Association of Church Bellringers Cemeteries, MemorialsThe two St Andrew's Churches have cemeteries, and there is a civil cemetery. War Memorial The War Memorial, built in the 1920's by ex-Lieutenant F. Baccus, sculptor and monumental mason of Histon, is Grade II listed. It is very close to the Baptist Church, and is the site of a brief service before the annual Remembrance Sunday service, and of a service at 11:00 on November 11th each year. (Roll of Honour) Least We Forget This memorial was erected by the inhabitants of Histon and Impington in remembrance of the men in these parishes who died for the country and the freedom of nations. The Great War 1914-1919 When the power of the city shall seem great unto you consider then that it was purchased by valiant men and men who knew their duty. 1939-1945 The Memorial has been cleaned as a conservation project, supported by grants from a number of people and bodies, and lead by a team from the Parish Councils and Royal British Legion. There was a Service of Dedication of the Refurbished Memorial. There is a site for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. |
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