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Month: October 2024

Folklore Finds: Witch Balls

Folklore Finds: Witch Balls

There are many eye-catching objects at the Museum of Cambridge, but surely this is one of the most beautiful. Rightfully so – a little research shows that it was specifically made to catch and hold attention!  Exploring the folklore collection

28 October 202428 October 2024 Blogs, Collections, Tracing Traditions Read more

The Miller of Cambridge – October 1804: The Psychotic episode of Robert Hall

The Miller of Cambridge – October 1804: The Psychotic episode of Robert Hall

St Andrew’s Church (modern acrylic painting) As we uncover more of James Nutter’s life, read on to see what October had in store for him, as we hear about religious life and managing mental health in the early 19th century.

28 October 202428 October 2024 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Tracing Traditions Read more

Preserving Windrush Heritage in Cambridgeshire

Preserving Windrush Heritage in Cambridgeshire

The Museum of Cambridge and Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi are thrilled to announce the next steps in the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project, a powerful project aimed at preserving and celebrating the stories of the Windrush Generation. Funded by Arts

3 October 202410 October 2024 Blogs, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News Read more

Ghosts – Should we embrace them?

Blog by Roger Lilley, Chair of the Trustees A few months ago I hosted a ghost hunt at the museum. I just needed to be on the premises while ten enthusiasts divided into two groups to stake out some of

3 October 20243 October 2024 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Tracing Traditions Read more

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