A time capsule has been laid down and sealed in Great Paxton Holy Trinity Church for the next 77 years until 2100.

The time capsule was laid down as part of the Great Paxton History Society's history weekend in the village and to commemorate the church's 1000th anniversary, which was back in 2020.

The Hunts Post: The time capsule will be laid in the church's bellringing room.The time capsule will be laid in the church's bellringing room. (Image: Great Paxton History Society)

A history exhibition was also held in the church, with documents, photographs and maps depicting the rich history of the church and village ahead of the laying down of the time capsule in a purpose built-frame on Sunday, July 2.

Many ideas for what items were to be included in it were gathered at last year's Millenniumfest, which celebrated the 1000th anniversary of the church.

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Entries included recent newspapers covering historical events, letters written by villagers to their grandchildren or future occupiers of their house, and information about what happens at the school and Guides written by the village's schoolchildren.

The Hunts Post: More than 150 people attended the history festival in the church over the weekend.More than 150 people attended the history festival in the church over the weekend. (Image: Great Paxton History Society)

The latest Argos catalogue was even included to show future villagers what items were being bought recently and the prices being paid.  

Member of the Great Paxton History Society, Graham James, said: "We received some lovely comments from visitors who found the history exhibition of great interest and appreciated the knowledge about the historic building that was shared by members of the History Society.

The Hunts Post: Peppercorns Academy Choir sang with the Capsicum Choir at the event. Peppercorns Academy Choir sang with the Capsicum Choir at the event. (Image: Great Paxton History Society)

"Many people then stayed on to see the blessing of the time capsule by Canon Annette Reed before it was taken up to the bell ringer's floor where it will lay until 2100."

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Attendees also had the opportunity to have a guided tour of the bell tower to see the detailed graffiti scratched into the walls, some more than 400 years old.

Visitors were then entertained on Sunday afternoon with a performance by Peppercorns Academy choir with the Capsicum Choir, which Grahm added went "down very well."