The Swavesey Time-Capsule Burial Day
| May 10th 2000, dawned a little grey and chilly, but the weather stayed dry for the burial ceremony on Swavesey Village Green. David Hugill, organiser of the event, arrived with the sealed capsule and the plaque. |
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Then came the mechanical digger to create the six foot deep burial hole. Mr John Shepperson, keen historian of the village, was delighted to find coal dust at the bottom - reminder of Swavesey's past history. |
| He eagerly explained his find to those present, including Mr Graham Dawson, who provided the digger. 150 years ago, coal barges travelled on streams and canals to the village wharf here. When no longer used, it was filled in and became the village green. |
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The old house on the edge of the green, just behind the burial site, is known as The Coal House. |
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Guests, visitors and locals arrived along with the press and T.V. to join Anthony Osmond-Evans in a glass or two of excellent champagne, courtesy of Pommery, one of the project's sponsors. |
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| The school headmaster and three children arrived to represent the school, bringing with them their copy of Anthony Osmond-Evans' book. |
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Council chairman, Mrs Verity Ladds, presided and gave her blessing to the venture, then ropes were hooked round the sealed capsule to gently lower it into the ground. |
