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Protected: Welcome to the new-look newsletter for Museum of Cambridge volunteers!

Protected: Welcome to the new-look newsletter for Museum of Cambridge volunteers!

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8 September 20219 September 2021 Volunteer Newsletter Read more

Capturing Cambridge: The History of Fen Skating

Capturing Cambridge: The History of Fen Skating

Trustee Roger explores the history of skating on the fens, touching on historical races and the big personalities of this disappearing sport. 

8 September 20218 September 2021 Blogs Read more

ReStorying OUR Museum: Voices from Our Community

ReStorying OUR Museum: Voices from Our Community

Voicing Care “I could really tell just how much effort and care went into preparing for the session!” Charlotte* exclaimed, reflecting on her experience as a participant during the first ReStorying OUR Museum community engagement session. Hearing her words reaffirmed

27 August 202127 August 2021 Museum Read more

Museum of Cambridge receives funding to repair roof

Museum of Cambridge receives funding to repair roof

The museum is eased to announce that they have received a grant of up to £15,360 from Amey Community Fund.

24 August 202124 August 2021 Museum, News, Projects Read more

Repairing our roof with the Amey Community Fund

Repairing our roof with the Amey Community Fund

Our Operations and Facilities Manager shares the challenges of looking after a 17th century building!

24 August 202124 August 2021 Blogs, Museum, Projects Read more

The Bombing of Vicarage Terrace

The Bombing of Vicarage Terrace

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

18 August 202118 August 2021 Blogs, Capturing Cambridge, Museum, News, Projects Read more

Volunteer Blogs: Development Volunteering at the Museum of Cambridge

Volunteer Blogs: Development Volunteering at the Museum of Cambridge

Ffion talks us through their volunteering role and the valuable skills they’ve picked up along the way.

18 August 202118 August 2021 Blogs, Museum, Volunteer Blogs Read more

The Friends of the Museum of Cambridge Relaunch

The Friends of the Museum of Cambridge Relaunch

Trustee Matt Hann explains the history and importance of The Friends of The Museum of Cambridge

18 August 202118 August 2021 Events, Museum, News, Updates Read more

Reimagining Museum Labels: The Idea Behind the Exhibition

Reimagining Museum Labels: The Idea Behind the Exhibition

Collections Officer Aimee F shares the ideas behind our new exhibition.

13 July 202113 July 2021 Blogs, Collections, Events, Exhibition, Museum, News Read more

A Bad Hair Day? The History of British Wigs and Wig-Curlers

A Bad Hair Day? The History of British Wigs and Wig-Curlers

Carolyn outlines the not-often-discussed histories of 16th to 19th-century wigs and wig-curlers.

18 June 202118 June 2021 Blogs, Collections, Museum, News Read more
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