There is one very prominent item in our collection that even we overlook: the shop front of the Enid Porter building! Originally from 45 Bridge Street, it was a shop known long ago as ‘Le Cage’ and subject to demolition in
Bricks and mortar
The Museum of Cambridge sits within the old White Horse Inn, a public house until 1934, it was saved from demolition and converted into the Cambridge and County Folk Museum. The White Horse Inn can trace its history to about
The Apple Corer and Peeler
In the kitchen at the Museum of Cambridge, one of my favourite objects sits on a shelf with some other fascinating food preparation items – including what may be one of the earliest mechanical food mixers on the shelf above.
Time Capsule Project: Remembering Covid-19.
How do you remember things? Do you write it on a post-it note? Or send an email to yourself? Or tie a knot in your hanky? Those tricks work well for the little things – shopping lists, phone calls, pick
Hidden Cambridge Tour December
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90 minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-know Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels
Hidden Cambridge Tour November
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90 minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-know Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels
Hidden Cambridge Tour October
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90 minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-know Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels
Hidden Cambridge Tour August
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90 minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-know Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels
Hidden Cambridge Tour September
Take another look at Cambridge with a 90 minute Hidden Cambridge Walking Tour. Enjoy a tour of the lesser-know Castle area of Cambridge. Discover some of the hidden nooks and crannies you’ve never noticed before! Hear stories of beer, brothels
Hidden Heritages Cambridgeshire: Who do you think you are?
By Dr. Maya Parmar, Director of Hadithi C.I.C For me, identity is multidimensional, a mosaic of our own experiences and heritage, encompassing too those experiences of our family. My parents were born in Kenya, East Africa, we have roots in