A small museum, with a big story to share
In Georgian times, the festive season started on the 6th of December (Saint Nicholas’ day) and finished on Twelfth Night (the evening preceding Epiphany). This meant that, at least for the middle classes and the aristocracy, there was during this
We continue looking into Victorian Cambridge through the eyes of Josiah Chater, a young draper’s apprentice. Read on to see what 1844 Christmas had in store for him! An observation Josiah noted down and was impressed by was the amount
Josiah Chater started to keep his diary in October 1844 at the age of 15. He was living at the time at 12 Market Street, apprenticed to William Eaden Lilley, draper, carpet warehouseman, paper merchant and seller of painting materials.
We had a delightful weekend of shopping at the Museum of Cambridge this past weekend, with our Made in Cambridge Christmas Market! Running from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December, we welcomed 16 talented artisans, craft people and makers,
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?