A thoroughly enjoyable evening at the Pavilion in Sutton tonight, listening to local historian Mike Petty telling the story of the 1947 floods in the Isle of Ely.  Mike’s enthralling talk was accompanied by some captivating photographs of the event and its aftermath, and really brought this period in our area’s history to life.

The talk was very well attended, and was followed by brief advertisements for next Tuesday’s meeting about Brian Watson’s Sutton Station project, for next Thursday’s Conservation Society meeting on the Sutton Silver brooch project (see my earlier posting here), and an update from Mark Nokkert on the Ouse Washes project (again, see my earlier posting here).

And well done to Team Jacum for the refreshments too, which were not only delicious but also encouraged people to stay on and chat, which is how all the best ideas start …

It’s been wonderful to see Brian’s station project, and the launch of the Sutton Memory Lane group on Facebook (which now has over 200 members!), turning into a real enthusiasm for exploring Sutton’s history and heritage. Several people took the opportunity at the meeting to sign up to express their interest in developing a local history group and offer their time and skills.