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SUMMARY:Talk: Secrets Never to be Told: From Cambridge to Canada\, the Surplus Woman's Tale
DESCRIPTION:Discover the real story of a ‘surplus woman’ and her story of emigration from Victorian Cambridge to British Columbia.\n\n\nA surprise inheritance from an unknown Canadian led to Fiona Chesterton’s extraordinary investigation into her distant cousin\, Jessie Heading. Born illegitimately to a farmer’s daughter in 1877\, Jessie was adopted by a childless housekeeper. For thirty five years she lived a quiet life in domestic service in late Victorian and Edwardian Cambridge until emigrating to British Columbia in 1912. She was one of thousands of young women deemed surplus to British society who enrolled on emigration schemes to distant parts of the Empire. She lived fifty eight years in her new country\, mainly in a small cabin in a rural township. \nFiona will describe how she went about her research\, using photographs and memorabilia as well as archives in Cambridge\, London and Vancouver. Along the way\, she will give some tips for those interested in exploring their own family history. \nAbout the speaker:\nFiona Chesterton had a long career in Television journalism\, production and commissioning working mainly for the BBC and Channel Four. In the past few years\, she has pursued her interest in family history and non-fiction writing. \nShe published her first book Secrets Never To Be Told late in 2021. She was interviewed about the book by BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour programme and several local radio stations. \nShe has lived in Cambridge for nearly ten years and is a member of the Cambridgeshire Family History Society\, the Mill Road History Society and the Society of Authors. She is also a Fellow of the Royal Television Society. \nShe is now working on her second book\, a memoir of her early career at the BBC\, which is due to be published later in 2025. \nYou can find out more about Fiona here: www.fionachesterton.com \n\nSupporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe Museum of Cambridge is an independent Charity and is not part of either the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. We kindly suggest a donation of £8\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £7 for Standard\, £6 for Concession). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \n\n\n\nBook Now!\n\n\n  \nAccessibility \nYou can also read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements\, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.   \nGetting Here \nWe are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.  \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website.  \nPhotography and Videography\nPlease note that this talk will be recorded for future viewing online. Please also note that photographs will be taken throughout this event\, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish you or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know.  \nHealthy Events \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to offer you a refund if applicable\, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/secrets-never-to-be-told/
LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk
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SUMMARY:Talk: Legacies of Windrush: A portrait of Cambridge Caribbean experience.
DESCRIPTION:From the exhibition Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge\, discover the local history of the Caribbean community in Cambridge.\n\nLegacies of Windrush in Cambridge is an exhibition exploring the lives and stories of the Caribbean community in Cambridge. A legacy of the period of immigration of the Windrush generation\, families from across the Caribbean have called Cambridge home for more than 60 years. Join Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi as she explores the stories of the Windrush generation sharing excerpts of the lives of those who made the exciting voyage to the UK\, of the friendships made and celebrations had. Through Dr Brown-Leonardi’s research she has uncovered remarkable stories of Caribbean families and individuals who have shaped communities in Cambridge and around the world.\nAbout the speaker:\nDr Carol Brown-Leonardi is a lecturer at the Open University\, local historian and anthropologist. She is also the founder of the African Caribbean Research Group (ACRG)\, and champion of Caribbean diaspora research and community in Cambridge. Dr Brown-Leonardi lectures in sociology and social sciences\, is conducting research in Cambridge’s Caribbean connections\, and is championing community through a local cricket league and other community events. For more information on the African Caribbean Research Group\, please see their website. ACRG Cambridge – The site of the African Caribbean Research Group. Supporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe Museum of Cambridge is an independent Charity and is not part of either the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. We kindly suggest a donation of £8\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £7 for Standard\, £6 for Concession). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity.\n\n\nBook Now!\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSupported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England \n\nAccessibility \nYou can also read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements\, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.   \nGetting Here \nWe are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.  \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website.  \nPhotography and Videography\nPlease note that this talk will be recorded for future viewing online. Please also note that photographs will be taken throughout this event\, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know.  \nHealthy Events \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to offer you a refund if applicable\, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-legacies-of-windrush-a-portrait-of-cambridge-caribbean-experience/
LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activity,Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire,Museum,Talk
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SUMMARY:In Discussion: Bishop Williams and the Cambridge Community
DESCRIPTION:From the exhibition Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge\, discover the local history of the Caribbean community in Cambridge.\n\nFrom international missions\, to building tech literacy and confidence in seniors in the community\, Bishop Lynwal Williams has been a key part of the Cambridge Caribbean community for more than 40 years. Join Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi and Bishop Williams for an in-depth discussion of the Caribbean Community in Cambridge. Interviewed as part of the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge exhibition\, Bishop Williams\, born in Jamaica\, has been a central part of the Cambridge community since 1984. As part of the Greater Bibleway Church\, Bishop Williams continued supporting the community which developed out of front-room churches in the 1950s. His work is both local and international\, supporting mission work in the Caribbean\, India and Africa. Join us for a discussion of community\, togetherness and history with Bishop Williams and Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi\, Thursday 19th June 6 pm – 7pm. Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi is a lecturer at the Open University\, local historian and anthropologist. She is founder of the African Caribbean Research Group (ACRG). Dr Brown-Leonardi lectures in sociology and social sciences. For more information on the African Caribbean Research Group\, please see their website. ACRG Cambridge – The site of the African Caribbean Research Group. Supporting the Museum of Cambridge\nThe Museum of Cambridge is an independent Charity and is not part of either the Cambridge Council or the University of Cambridge. We kindly suggest a donation of £8\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £7 for Standard\, £6 for Concession). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity.\n\n\nBook Now!\n \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nSupported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England \n \nAccessibility \nYou can also read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements\, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Event attendees with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.   \nGetting Here \nWe are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.  \nYou can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop on Bridge Street. Check out the Stagecoach website to plan your journey to and from the Museum. Find out more about how to get here by train\, bike\, bus\, car or on foot on our website.  \nPhotography and Videography\nPlease note that this talk will be recorded for future viewing online. Please also note that photographs will be taken throughout this event\, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish your or your family’s photograph to be taken\, please make sure to let us know.  \nHealthy Events \nIf you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for Covid-19\, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to offer you a refund if applicable\, and welcome you at the Museum on another day.
URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/in-discussion-bishop-williams-and-the-cambridge-community/
LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk
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