Following feedback from members and committee, we have decided to do the next Histon and Impington Village Society’s talk and AGM by Zoom and would be delighted if you will join us on the 25th January. You are welcome to join for the talk at 7.30pm and then stay on for the AGM, or simply log off post talk once you’ve had your first boost of local history for 2022 as we recognise members are busy.
The Talk: Based on extensive research in local archives and documentary sources by Jonathan Spain, this talk considers the central role of Chivers in the development of the local fruit industry, from its origins in the last quarter of the 19th century through to its ultimate decline in the 1970s and 80s. Jonathan will cover the key phases of development: 1870-1918, the period of rapid early growth; 1918-39, the inter-war years, a time of new developments in cold storage and canning, but also declining demand for jam; 1945-53, the role of Chivers in wartime and post-war restructuring; 1953-60 the onset of decline; 1960-80, Chivers-Hartley and the end of the road. This insightful talk will appeal to local residents of Histon and Impington where Chivers has played such a key role in its recent economic and social history, as well as to those further afield, who are interested in Chivers and the fruit Industry in East Anglia as a whole. For further details see HERE
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