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Soham occurs as small town in the English county of Cambridgeshire. It lies upright off a A142 between Ely and Newmarket (Suffolk). Its people is 9,102 (2001 nosecount), & these are inside a district of East Cambridgeshire.

History
The monastery was founded here by Felix of Burgundy in the 6th century but this was later destroyed per Danes. the village in todays world has a 12th century cruciform church, which has a pealing of tenner bells.

A number one nigrify British creator, Olaudah Equiano, lived there.

Soham Village College is one of a total of secondary schools of a nature and severity unique to Cambridgeshire.

Tragic incidents
By an poor co-incidence, despite its little size & comparatively insignificant nature and severity, a village of Soham has twice turn into super swell known nationally within connection by using tragical incidents.

The Soham Rail Disaster
A town narrowly escaped destructiin on June 2, 1944, during a Second World War, when the fire developed on the lead wagon of a heavily ammunition train travelling slowly along the line through the town. A town was kept per bravery of trinity railway staff, Ben Gimbert, Jim Nightall, and Frank Bridges, who uncoupled a rest of a train & drove the engine & lead wagon clear of the town, in which it exploded, killing the two however stimulating there is no more deaths. Although microscopic compared to to what would develop happened whenever a entire train got blown higher, a explosion induced real property damage. Gimbert & Nightall were awarded a George Cross.

The Soham Murders
Inside 2002 and 2003 Soham became the centre of international media attention due to the murder of two local schoolgirls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Ian Huntley, a caretaker from either a local college was late obtained hangdog of their slaying.

Soham On-Line
Official community site with directory, features, photographs, history and message boards.

The Fountain Public House
Information on the pub's history, rooms and meals, with location details.

Soham Grammarians
Helps alumni and staff keep in touch. News, history, pupil and staff lists, and information about events.

Viva Youth Theatre
Amateur musical group open to ages 9 to 19, who present most of their West End style productions at the Village College. Details include history, past and current shows, joining information, leaders and a mission statement.

Soham Roots
Genealogy and local history research for the town. Includes information by places, schools, churches and streets as well as articles by topics.

Soham Town Council
Comprehensive local government resource for the town.

Soham Town Forum
Organisation which meets regularly to discuss local issues and projects for the local residents. Includes minutes, diary dates, news, and contacts.

Soham Village College
General and parental information, youth activities, departmental pages and careers advice.


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