What is the Sawston Village History Society?
This was founded in 1991 by the late David Dockerill who was the instigator of the hugely successful Sawston Past and Present Exhibition held in the spring of 1988. This had resulted in many local historically orientated Sawstonians getting together to help David with organising the various exhibits, so by the time the first meeting was convened in February 1991, there was a good support. The SVHS seeks to encourage the people of Sawston and the neighbouring parishes to take an active interest in all aspects of local history.There are regular monthly meetings with invited speakers on an eclectic range of topics usually, but not always,with some local historical interest. The SVHS also has a History Room, at the Sawston Parish Council Offices at 57 High Street, open every 2nd Saturday of the month from 2.00 to 4.00 pm except August (and Easter when it falls on an open day weekend). However, for those wishing to carry out research into Sawston’s local history, the room can be made availa
