Cambridge District Scout Archive
Newmarket and District was formed 1916, Form B signed ‘as formed’ on 27th May, signed by Headquarters on 26th June and stamped as fully recognised 6th July 1916.
1st Newmarket, 2nd Newmarket and Cowlinge moved from Cambridge District
The original Groups that formed the new District were (as listed)
- 2nd Newmarket
- 1st Newmarket
- 1st Exning
- Cowlinge
- Fordham
- Gazeley
- Kirtling
- Swaffham Prior
Total estimated strength 196. The first three Troops were ‘Newmarket’, the last five ‘District’. The distinction, as used elsewhere, was inside the town boundaries and outside.
A later reference (after 1918) gives the District four sub divisions N, S, E, W.
JWR Archivist May 2020
Cambridge District Scout Archive 