History meets the present day in Huntingdonshire. The past is captured and brought to life at the local museums.

The Rural Museum at Ramsey focuses on the town's agricultural heritage. The Norris Museum at St Ives, St Neots Museum and Blacked-Out Britain, a war museum at Huntingdon, all have fascinating collections.

The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon, is dedicated to the life of Huntingdon's most famous son, Oliver Cromwell, who led the country from 1653-1658.

Ramsey Abbey was founded in 969 by Ailwyn, as a Benedictine monastery. Visit the remains of the Abbey Gatehouse, which now belong to The National Trust. Only the porter's lodge has survived, within which there is an unusual large carved effigy of the 14th century, traditionally said to represent Earl Ailwyn.

To step back through time, visit one of the open days at the Iron Age Farm, reconstructed in Hinchingbrooke Country Park. You can try your hand at weaving or baking bread the old fashioned way. Reminders of reliance on wind power can still be seen at Great Gransden Post Mill and Houghton Mill. For something really different visit the Taggart Tile Collection and see its unusual tiles through the ages.

Huntingdonshire is brimming with the nostalgia of the "friendly invasion" by the US Air Force and British Servicemen from over fifty years ago. Whilst at many places only traces of the airfields remain, the nearby villages are still a focal point for old friends and relatives. Huntingdon was also the headquarters of the famous Path Finder Force. Castle Hill House, on High Street, was their headquarters building.