A small museum, with a big story to share
‘Capturing Cambridge is putting local history on the map…’ Capturing Cambridge has passed the 12,000 records milestone. Gradually the project has been growing, focused on its mission to capture and record the many histories of those who lived in Cambridgeshire.
‘Thus terminated one the most brilliant scenes that has ever taken place in this or indeed any part of England’ In our long history, where did the most spectacular event take place? For the Bedford & Peterborough Gazette, it was
Sophie Casford our Engagement Officer has been with the Museum for nearly a year. Before she gets super busy with a jam-packed Summer of glorious events she shares the joys and achievements of her role to date! This year has
By Sarah Hutton and Neil Clarke As the last few photographs are coming in, we are finally reaching the end of one of the biggest and far-reaching community projects we have been lucky enough to work on with the folk
In 1843, at fourteen years of age, Josiah Chater moved from Saffron Walden to Cambridge to take up a draper apprenticeship. He lived on St Mary’s Street opposite Holy Trinity Church (near present-day FatFace) and began a life in Cambridge.
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels and
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels and
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels and
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels and
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90-minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-known Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels and