20th Century
Chrishall played it’s part in supporting the country through the two world wars that ravaged this century. But industry continued to flourish in the village and finally regular water, light and drainage were supplied.
Some articles for this period
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Chrishall Women’s Institute
(This article was first written for the Chrishall Scrapbook in the 1950s. You can see copies of the scrapbook on our open days.) The Chrishall Womens’ Institute was formed in February 1926, and it has plodded on staunchly and steadily, without let or hindrance, ever since. During the last war, 1939-45, even Hitler’s bombs did…
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Halloween celebrations at Chrishall Primary school in the 1970s
Being in school any later in the day than is necessary, isn’t the desire of many children. However, turn back the clock fifty years to the 1970s; Chrishall Primary school, on October 31st, after 5pm was the place to be. Earlier in the week, Sheila and Colin Nelson would encourage their pupils to create flying…
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POW Camp
Over the past few years we have explored the history behind the POW camp(s) at Chrishall Grange. This has been done in association with The Ickleton Society and you can see a full report of the findings on their website here.
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VE Day 75th Commemoration
Friday 8th May 2020 is the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Victory in Europe, where the country celebrated the end of part, at least, of the Second World War. (VJ day was to come later in the year.) Chrishall never seems backwards at coming forwards when a party is in the offing. The Church newsletters…
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Chrishall in 1949
In the year we had VE Day celebrations across the country, Chrishall was a busy little village. The Church was led by The Rev. A.A Bagley. Sitting atop the hill in the vicarage, he would be able to look over the surrounding land that had been toiled by many of the local farmers and farmhands.…
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The Royal Observer Corps
The following article was written by Joe Hagger who was one of the village cobblers or shoe-makers and lived in the cottage that faces the green next to The Red Cow. (This article is published as written and the language reflects the time at which Mr Hagger was writing.) The Royal Observer Corps Oct 3rd…