A small museum, with a big story to share
Since taking on the role of Director at the Museum of Cambridge in April, I have had the privilege of delving into the rich history of this remarkable institution, which has opened its doors to visitors, schools, and researchers since
‘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
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.
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
Over the last 18 months or so, Covid allowing, I’ve scoured bookshops in Cambridge, Norwich, Lewes, and probably other places for interesting books to extract information from for Capturing Cambridge. It was in St Edward’s Passage, I think, that I
Trustee Roger surveys films released in Cambridge in 1914, touching on the major films released at the outbreak of the First World War.
Our Community and Visitor Engagement Officer, Alex, recently spoke with Leigh from Cambridge 105 Radio about the Museum’s latest exhibition. Listen to the full interview here. You can find out more about Alex’s work here. Place and Spaces is open
Trustee Roger explores the history of skating on the fens, touching on historical races and the big personalities of this disappearing sport.
There is little now to suggest that this narrow road in the heart of the parish of St Matthews, was, on the morning of 19th of June 1940, nine months after the start of the war, the site of the