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Month: December 2022

History Hidden in the Walls

History Hidden in the Walls

Our building work continues at the Museum. After the repair to the two chimney stacks using reclaimed brick work has continued on cleaning and clearing the roof valleys of debris. That went relatively quickly and the site has moved onto

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Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteer Spotlight

Volunteers at the Museum of Cambridge are a vital part of the work that we do. We wouldn’t be able to function without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. They bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to

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Museum of Cambridge Receives Major Grant to Care for 40,000 Objects

Museum of Cambridge Receives Major Grant to Care for 40,000 Objects

The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to announce it has been selected by the prestigious Foyle Foundation as the recipient of a £25,000 grant in 2023.  This grant will support the vital care and conservation of our collection, including the

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Fulbourn Hospital

Fulbourn Hospital

Three interesting items about this prominent Cambridge landmark have come the way of Capturing Cambridge in the last few months. It was in 1845 that local authorities in England were compelled in law to provide homes for the mentally ill.

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