The history of the town cattle market which was built in 1886 is described. The current bus station and car parks form part of the old cattle market once a vital part of life in St Ives.

Located on Market Road on the footpath to the bus station.

Board created by the Civic Society of St Ives & St Ives Town Council.

Historical Market Hill is in the middle of town, built in 1100 this open space was left for a fair to be held every Easter. In 1200 King John granted a charter for a weekly market which is still held.

Located in flower bed opposite Boots the Chemist.

Board created by the Civic Society of St Ives & St Ives Town Council.

The statue of Oliver Cromwell and the spire of the Free Church rising above it are reminders of the long history of religious non-conformity in St Ives.

Located adjacent to the Cromwell statue.

Board created by the Civic Society of St Ives & St Ives Town Council.

Most of the buildings in the Broadway date from 18th & 19th centuries but the plots they stand on date right back to when St Ives was first built in the early 1100s.

Located on the wall of Leaders Estate Agents

Board created by the Civic Society of St Ives & St Ives Town Council.

From its mysterious name to its role in the trade and even the religion of St Ives, the Waits, this little open space alongside the river has played a big part in the history of St Ives.

Located adjacent to the band stand next to the Norris Museum.

Board created by the Civic Society of St Ives & St Ives Town Council.

Welcome to the Ouse Valley Way information board details walks through St Ives starting at The Waits and details local flora and fauna to be found on route.

Located on The Waits on the grass area near the bandstand and river.

Board funded by St Ives Town Council and delivered by Cambridgeshire County Council in partnership with the Great Ouse Valley Trust.

There has been a church on this spot for more than a thousand years. But the Parish Church of All Saints has changed its appearance many times over the centuries.

Located on the wall of Manchester House by the path to the Parish Church.

Board created by the Civic Society of St Ives & St Ives Town Council.

The name and appearance of this island in the river Great Ouse have changed several times over the centuries. Holt Island is now a nature reserve which attracts a wide range of birds, mammals, plants and insects.

Located in Barnes Walk by the footbridge to Holt Island.

Board created by the Slepe Hall School Old Girls Association with help from the Goodliff Fund of the Huntingdonshire Local History Society.

The strange name of this small area of grass relates to an equally strange story. It dates to the religious disputes of 300 years ago – but is still remembered every year in St Ives Parish Church.

Located in the hedge west of North Road.

Board created by the Civic Society of St Ives & St Ives Town Council.

The Welcome to The Old Riverport sign in Station Road provides a map showing prominent town features and information of St Ives together with the water flow and flora.

The adjacent Gateway to the beautiful Great Ouse Valley sign features Holt Island the town’s nature reserve, details of a walk from the Parish Church to Houghton Mill, Hemingford Abbots and local areas following the course of the Great Ouse.

The ‘Discover why everyone is Going to St Ives’ sign contains 10 interesting and little-known facts about St Ives.

Located in Station Road next to the Waitrose store.

Board created by the St Ives Town Team.

The history of The Bridge, The Old Mill and The Quay are featured on this information board. The 15th century bridge which crosses the river Great Ouse is noted for being one of only four bridges in England to incorporate a chapel.

Located on The Quay.

Board created by the Rotary Club of St Ives.

The Railway Station 1847-1970 information board relates the history of the St Ives and Wisbech, Ely and St Ives, St Ives and Huntingdon railway lines and includes a map showing railway journey lines. A photograph of the old station and train timetables are shown to accompany the fascinating story of the railway station.

Located on Station Road near to Harrison Way.

Board created by: the flower bed and information panel provided by St Ives in Bloom and St Ives Town Team with the support of St Ives Town Council, Thomas Quinn chartered accountants, Waitrose and K A Page Groundworks. Compiled designed and produced by John Souter.

Welcome to the Ouse Valley Way information board details walks from the Meadow Lane area and details local flora and fauna to be found on route.

Located on the corner of Meadow Lane.

Board funded by Highways England’s A14 Legacy Fund and delivered by Cambridgeshire County Council in partnership with the Great Ouse Valley Trust.

Alumni of Slepe Hall Girls School have arranged for a Heritage Information Board to commemorate the presentation of the school’s playing field to the town some years ago. The Town Council continues to maintain the field as a green space.

Located on Slepe Hall Playingfield.

Board made possible by Peggy Seamark and the Slepe Hall School Old Girls Association, The Civic Society of St Ives and the St Ives Town Council.