2022 Hedon History Anniversaries2022 Hedon History Anniversaries
2022 is the year of certain Hedon history anniversaries. PAINTER’S COTTAGES: In 1562 – 460 years ago – George Painter left three cottages on[...]
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Hedon Penny Throwing – 7pm on Thursday 16th May 2019Hedon Penny Throwing – 7pm on Thursday 16th May 2019
PARENTS AND CHILDREN should note that on Thursday 16 May 2019 at 7:00 pm is the annual Hedon Penny Throwing ceremony outside the Hedon Town[...]
Hedon Penny Throwing – 7pm on Thursday 26th May 2016Hedon Penny Throwing – 7pm on Thursday 26th May 2016
PARENTS AND CHILDREN invited to Hedon Penny Throwing: Thursday 26 May 2016 at 7:00 pm is the annual Hedon Penny Throwing ceremony outside the[...]
Hedon Penny Throwing 2014Hedon Penny Throwing 2014
PENNIES will be raining down from high in Hedon on Thursday 15th May 2014 when the new Town Mayor throws the Mayoral pennies to[...]
Hedon Penny Throwing 2012Hedon Penny Throwing 2012
IT WILL BE RAINING PENNIES in Hedon next week when the new Town Mayor throws the pennies to local children! Councillor Jim Lindop will be formally[...]
The ‘Hedon Pubs Walk’The ‘Hedon Pubs Walk’
APPARENTLY HEDON HAD 13 ALEHOUSES at one point in its history! Alas, the town has only six now – but each is definitely worth[...]
Hedon Civic SilverHedon Civic Silver
HEDON TOWN COUNCIL own an impressive collection of civic silver including what is believed to be the oldest civic mace in the country dating[...]
Hedon Penny Throwing Ceremony 2010Hedon Penny Throwing Ceremony 2010
NEW MAYOR, Councillor Mrs Brenda Goldspink will conduct Hedon’s traditional ‘penny throwing’ ceremony on Thursday 20th May 2010 after formally being ‘made’ Mayor at[...]
Hedon Traditional Penny Throwing 2009Hedon Traditional Penny Throwing 2009
Hedon’s Mayor Councillor Mrs Ann Suggit will conduct the town’s traditional ‘penny throwing’ service on Thursday 21st May 2009. This traditional event is usually[...]