A small museum, with a big story to share
Turn back time this festive season with decorations and traditions from a century ago as we celebrate A 1920s Christmas at the Museum of Cambridge. Dive in to some of the research we’ve done whilst preparing our Christmas experience and
Henry Gunning’s Reminiscences of Cambridge is an important witness of life in Cambridgeshire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Thriplow, a village eight miles from Cambridge, Henry became a student at Christ’s College in 1784 before
By Dr N Henry When Roland Parker published his book Town and Gown in 1983, he admitted in his introduction that the relationship between the town of Cambridge and the University was a “delicate topic” and he expressed his anxiety
Written by Robin Sterne, Disability Heritage Research Volunteer Supported by Beau Brannick, Collections Officer at Museum of Cambridge Warning: This research piece discusses disability history, which includes the use of historic, out-of-date, ableist language. This research piece was made possible
By Dr N. Henry The Museum of Cambridge has on display, on the first floor, an antique print of David Loggan’s views of Cambridge from the east and the west. This print was once part of Cantabrigia Illustrata, a book
By Milly Westbrook Volunteer and Operations Officer Visiting Cambridge? Here’s how to make the most of it! Skip the usual tourist trail and dive into the city’s rich heritage by exploring its independent museums. Cambridge’s Indie Museums are the Museum
By Dr N Henry The Museum of Cambridge has on display several eel hives (tubular traps made of basketry) that were made by the people of the Fens. The hives were usually made from cut willow, and were around four
Capturing Cambridge recently had the privilege to look at the archived treasures of Constance Pyle, a very well regarded dressmaker in Cambridge from about 1925 until the late 1960s. The archives include her order books with sketches of dresses, included
Last June the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History (CALH) recognised the work of outstanding local researchers by awarding its annual awards during a well attended meeting at the St John’s Community centre on Hills Road. Amongst the winners was former
Exploring your surroundings can lead to all kinds of discoveries, connections and resilience. Map Murmurations is a project that is bringing generations together as they explore their surroundings through creative community engagement. Working with different organisations to support communities and