BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Museum of Cambridge - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Museum of Cambridge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20251229T153845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T153845Z UID:16451-1773320400-1773324000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Mapping Cambridge's History DESCRIPTION:The Historic Towns Trust’s ‘Historical Map of Cambridge’\, published in December 2024\, portrays the city’s history over nearly two millennia\, from Roman times to the 20th century\, giving equal prominence to Town and University and incorporating the latest findings by archaeologists to illuminate what lies under the present townscape. In this illustrated talk\, Tony Kirby (one of its compilers) will explain how the map was produced\, the research that underlay it\, and how it fits into the long tradition of maps of Cambridge. \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUntil his retirement\, Tony Kirby was Co-ordinator of Strategic & Curriculum Planning at Anglia Ruskin University\, having previously been Principal Lecturer in History. He was Co-President of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society 2022-24\, and is a former Chair of the Cambridgeshire Records Society and Secretary of the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History. \nHe was joint editor with Professor Susan Oosthuizen of An Atlas of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire History (2000) and the author of Anglia Ruskin University\, 1858 – 2008: A Celebratory History (2008). He has also written many commentaries on late 19th/early 20th century 25” Ordnance Survey maps for Alan Godfrey Editions\, and is currently working on that publisher’s new series of Cambridgeshire maps. \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\n\nBook Now!\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 for 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/mapping-cambridges-history/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/March-2026-Talk-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20251229T153308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T153308Z UID:16413-1770901200-1770904800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Writing historical fiction: Blending reality and imagination DESCRIPTION:Discover the world of writing historical fiction with Susan Grossey\, local author of the Cambridge Hardiman Mysteries! \nWriter Susan Grossey has published ten historical crime novels\, all set in the 1820s and with justice\, policing and finance at their heart. In this free-range talk (she encourages lots of audience questions!) join Susan as she discusses her novel inspirations\, and talk about how she maintains historical accuracy through featuring real people and places while making up plots and other characters. \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter a brief flirtation with teaching English in secondary schools\, Susan stumbled into technical writing and then found her true vocation: educating the financial sector about the dangers of money laundering. She ran her own anti-money laundering consultancy for twenty-five years\, retiring three years ago to concentrate more fully on writing historical crime fiction – always with a financial angle. Susan has lived just around the corner from the Museum of Cambridge for over forty years\, and every day she learns something new about Cambridge. \nFind out more about Susan and her books here: susangrossey.com \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\n\nBook Now!\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 for 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/writing-historical-fiction/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/February-2026-Talk-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250822T123613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T123613Z UID:14389-1769086800-1769090400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: House of Spies DESCRIPTION:In the summer of 1942\, Farm Hall in Godmanchester was requisitioned by the RAF and became Station 61b\, part of the Special Intelligence Service. Over the next three years\, agents from almost every occupied country passed through the Hall on their way to an uncertain future. When\, in the spring of 1945\, agents were no longer being dropped \,the Hall was transformed into a ‘holding’ property for 10 German nuclear scientists\, captured during the advance into Europe. Unbeknown to them\, every room was ‘bugged’\, even the garden. They stayed there until January 1946\, never once suspecting that their every word was recorded. \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoger Leivers moved to Godmanchester in 1989\, and started doing World War I and World War II walks around the town\, and then became a volunteer with the local museum. In 2012\, he started work on his first book\, Stirling to Essen\, which covered the crew of a crashed short stirling bomber near his town. The book was published in 2017 and has now sold over 4\,000 copies worldwide. Four years later\, Godmanchester at War was published in hardback\, with over 1\,000 copies sold. \nAlong with other activities\, this has enabled Roger to donate over £40\,000 to a wide variety of causes in memory of the people who’s stories he tells. Book number 3 is in it’s planning stage! \nYou can find out more about the Godmanchester Stirling here. \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). Proceeds from this talk will be split between the Museum of Cambridge\, an independent charity\, and MAGPAS Air Ambulance. \n  \n\n\n\nBook Now!\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 for 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/house-of-spies/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ghost Hunts,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/January-Talk-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250822T120246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T120246Z UID:14384-1765458000-1765461600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Firestarter: From Shelford hero to the gallows on Castle Hill DESCRIPTION:Firestarter: The Fiery Life and Controversial Death of John Stallon\, the Shelford Arsonist is part true-crime mystery\, part historical investigation. Set in the early 19th century\, it is the tale of a farm worker who gains notoriety for setting multiple fires on farms in a village near to Cambridge. It is also the story of how that village determines to rid itself of a man whose actions are not only disruptive but are a distraction from the drive for ‘progress’. \nWas Stallon a revolutionary or a compulsive sociopath? A wronged man or a terrorist? History can’t tell us with certainty which of these labels fits John Stallon best\, but each reader can make their own judgment\, based on the evidence Firestarter claws back from history’s obscure sources. \nJoin Fraser Grace\, author of Firestarter\, as he reads from his book and talks about the joys and challenges of bringing ‘undocumented lives’ from the nineteenth century into print. \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n \nFraser Grace is a freelance writer\, and Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge\, co-directing the Creative Writing Masters’ programme in Writing for Performance. \nBest known as a playwright\, his play Breakfast with Mugabe was first produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company directed by Antony Sher in 2005\, before being broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and The World Service. Further productions followed in the UK and the USA\,  and most recently at The Market Theatre\, Johannesburg in July/August 2025. \nHis new book Firestarter is available from Galileo Publications\, and can be purchased at the Museum shop. \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\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 for 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/firestarter/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ghost Hunts,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/December-Talk-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20251110T161009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T143510Z UID:16269-1765303200-1765306800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: A Very Merry 1920s Christmas! DESCRIPTION:Take a light hearted look at Christmas in the 1920s with Dr Emma Bastin and explore Christmas decorations and gifts; parties and events; and of course\, food and drink!  We’ll explore the glitz and glamour of high society Christmases\, but also see how ordinary people celebrated this most exciting time of year. Pull on your Christmas jumper and shimmy into your sequined dress\, and join us for a festive talk and a glass of mulled wine! \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Emma Bastin is a historian specialising in the interwar years.  She particularly loves anything to do with society\, culture and consumerism.  She has worked with BBC History Extra\, the London Transport Museum\, Auctionet Academy and Art Fund.  She is Treasurer of the Art Deco Society UK and is working on her first book on Vogue editor Alison Settle. \nFind out more from Emma here: www.emmabastin.com \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 £10\, which includes the talk\, an alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage\, 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\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 for 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/a-very-merry-1920s-christmas/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/December-Talk-2-Social-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250822T114328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T100753Z UID:14375-1762434000-1762437600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: A Cambridge Diary: A 365 day project that took 13 years DESCRIPTION:Martin Bond is a professional photographer who has lived in Cambridge all his life. His personal photography project — A Cambridge Diary\, saw him post a photograph of his hometown online every day for more than thirteen years. At the end of last year at number 5\,000\, he published his final continuous daily picture receiving the attention of national and international media including The Guardian\, BBC and Smithsonian Magazine. He has published two books – ’Town & Gown’ and ’Time & Space’ – each with a picture for every day of the year selected from his archive of photographs. Martin will be talking about his Cambridge Diary project\, his photography and the importance of the viewer in the creative process. \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\nMartin Bond was born in Cambridge and has lived in the city all his life. His grandparents ran The Little Rose Public House\, which still trades on Trumpington Street opposite the Fitzwilliam Museum. His mother was an invoicing clerk at Pye Telecommunications\, while his father\, a carpenter\, worked for Coulson & Son\, both businesses with a long history in Cambridge. He has a younger sister and two nephews. \nMartin’s chequered career includes employment as a building surveyor with Coulson & Son\, a retail manager for Andy’s Records\, a singer in professional show band Cops\, Advertising Manager for the Cambridge Evening News and Marketing Director for London media agency Mediaforce. \nIn 2001 Martin left his job in the City and started working as a freelance graphic artist. During this period of self-employment one of his clients asked about some photography work and occasional requests developed into regular assignments for prestigious brands including Jaguar and Coutts & Co. Accidentally\, Martin found that he had become a professional photographer and has continued in this profession. \nFind out more about Martin at acambridgediary.co.uk  and cambridgebooks.co.uk \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\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 for 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/a-cambridge-diary/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ghost Hunts,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/November-Talk-Social-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T193000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250822T112650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T105154Z UID:14371-1761933600-1761939000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Strange Creatures and Mysterious Beings of Cambridgeshire DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our annual Halloween live podcast event! Hosted by Ruth McPhee of the Ruth is Stranger than fiction podcast\, this Halloween we will take a spooky but light-hearted journey through the folklore of Cambridgeshire. What fearsome animals and devilish beings stalk the fields and fens of our county? Black riders\, unearthly lights\, spectral dogs and (alleged) giant cats – the Shug Monkey is only the beginning! \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\nRuth is Stranger than Fiction is a podcast about all things East Anglia\, but particularly things of an unusual\, folkloric\, or macabre nature. An exploration of past episodes will reveal hauntings\, murders\, witch trials\, scandals\, diseases\, ghouls\, smugglers\, and other dark tales from across the region. \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 £10\, which includes the talk\, an alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverage\, 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  \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 for 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/strange-creatures-and-mysterious-beings/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ghost Hunts,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/October-Talk-Social-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T191500 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250923T135251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T103034Z UID:14628-1761243300-1761246900@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:From the Crusades to the Windrush Generation: Black History in Cambridge & East Anglia DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a series of Black History Month events at the Museum of Cambridge; find other events here. \nJoin us for a talk by local historian Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi exploring black history in Cambridge and East Anglia\, tracing stories of resilience and history of the black contribution to English society from the Crusades to the present day. \nExplore the remarkable life of Olaudah Equiano\, the African abolitionist whose powerful autobiography helped shift public opinion against the transatlantic slave trade.   \nHear the stories of the Caribbean communities who arrived in the UK and Cambridge in the 1950s and 1960s\, establishing thriving local communities. Recently collected oral histories are featured as part of the Legacies of Windrush exhibition which is on until 26th January 2026.  \nThis is a companion event to our exhibition\, ‘Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge’\, which aims to shine a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and those who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. \n\n\n\n\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 £5\, which supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \n\n\n\nBook Now!\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 enquiries@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 for 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/black-history-in-cambridge-and-east-anglia/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BHM-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250828T163446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T163446Z UID:14468-1760706000-1760709600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Strange History and Homelife of Renaissance Magicians DESCRIPTION:Join author Rachel Morris for a highly atmospheric exploration of the charismatic magicians of the Tudor and Renaissance courts and the wives and families who kept the whole magical show on the road. \nAll things were believable back then – wizards\, alchemy\, fairies\, angels. This is the story of those magical times. \nThis event will offer a luminous deep dive into the lives of men from Dee to Kepler to Bruno\, who were also scientists\, astrologers\, mathematicians and alchemists. \nThe remarkable ideas of these magical men still permeate modern culture\, from Philip Pullman to C S Lewis. But what do we know of the rest of their households – the lovers\, wives\, mothers and daughters? \nIn The Years of the Wizard Rachel Morris also vividly reimagines the less documented lives of the magicians’ families and lovers whose stories have too often been overshadowed by those of the powerful men in their company. \nWomen supported the travelling households by packing up the libraries\, feeding the assistants\, entertaining the patrons and educating the children as well as archiving\, documenting and collaborating on magical work. Without them\, this astonishing era of discovery would have ground to an emphatic halt. \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\nFormer director of the museum-making company Metaphor\, Rachel Morris has been part of the creation\, design and delivery of some of the most exciting displays\, renovations and museums of the last few decades\, from the new Cast Courts at the V&A and the Ashmolean\, Oxford to the Terracotta Warriors at the British Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Rachel is also the author of The Museum Makers and two novels. \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\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 for 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/renaissance-magicians/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/October-1-Talk-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T181500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T191500 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250923T134348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T170543Z UID:14625-1760465700-1760469300@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:In Discussion: A Life of Service with Honourable Lieutenant Colonel George Nelson DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a series of Black History Month events at the Museum of Cambridge; find other events here. \nThe Honourable Lieutenant Colonel George Nelson was born in Jamaica in 1952 and moved to the UK in 1962 at the age of 10. At 15\, following the tragic death of his mother in 1964\, Nelson decided to join the army. His military career began in 1967 when he enlisted in the British Army’s boy service. He eventually served in various roles\, including driver\, radio operator\, and clerk in the Royal Engineers. His military journey took him to places like West Germany\, Northern Ireland\, Gibraltar\, Malta\, and Cyprus\, where he became one of the few black soldiers in many of these units. \nIn 1975\, Nelson married his long-time sweetheart\, with whom he had two children\, and continued his distinguished military career\, rising through the ranks. After 39 years of service\, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2006. Reflecting on his time in the army\, Nelson speaks proudly of his achievements and the camaraderie he experienced\, particularly in overcoming racial barriers in a predominantly white military. \nJoin Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi for a private interview with Lieutenant Colonel Nelson to celebrate the legacies of Caribbean community in Cambridge.   \nThis is a companion event to our exhibition\, ‘Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge’\, which aims to shine a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and those who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. \n\n\n\n\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 £5\, which supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \n\n\n\nBook Now!\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 enquiries@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 for 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/life-of-service-with-lieutenant-colonel-george-nelson/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BHM-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250923T132736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T134815Z UID:14620-1760036400-1760040000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:A Forgotten Chapter: The Legacy of the Cambridge West Indian Cricket Club DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a series of Black History Month events at the Museum of Cambridge; find other events here. \nIn 1967\, in a Cambridge pub\, a cricket club was born and emerged as a formidable presence in the city’s cricket landscape\, playing with flair\, spirit\, and purpose. \nFounded by a law lecturer at Pembroke College and members of the Cambridge Caribbean community\, the Cambridge West Indian Cricket Club (CWICC) became a powerful symbol of identity\, unity\, and pride at a time when the city’s Caribbean population numbered just 400. \nThey played in the Cambridgeshire Cricket Association League\, earned a rare opportunity to face off against Cambridge University College teams\, and held annual matches against the local police. With their home ground at Parker’s Piece\, CWICC brought families together\, reshaped the local cricket scene\, and forged enduring community bonds. \n\nNow\, more than 50 years later\, their story is being told by the men who lived it. \nDirected by Lucy Gordon and produced by Ruby Gordon\, the showcase of this short film features original players: Albert Gordon\, Desmond Cuffy\, Graham Rhodes\, and Jerry Lewis. \nJoin us an unforgettable evening of history\, sport and celebration\, Discover how a cricket club helped shape the rich heritage of Cambridge. \nThis is a companion event to our exhibition\, ‘Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge’\, which aims to shine a light on the lives and experiences of the Caribbean Windrush community and those who left an indelible mark on Cambridge and the UK. \n\n\n\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 £5\, which supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \n\n\n\nBook Now!\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 enquiries@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 for 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/a-forgotten-chapter/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BHM-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250604T141325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T163036Z UID:13904-1755176400-1755180000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Mapping Relief: The Files of the Cambridge Charity Organisation Society DESCRIPTION:Cambridge Charity Organisation Society (CCOS) formed in 1879 as a successor of the Cambridge Mendicity Society founded in 1818/1819. It aimed to relieve distress of the ‘really deserving poor’. Through detailed enquiries into the circumstances of the persons who applied for relief\, of which we have nearly 3\,000 surviving\, the charity aimed to provide the necessary help to those in Cambridge. This talk will provide an insight into the personal lives of those who applied as well as brief introduction to the research undertaken to unlock this collection. \n\n\nAbout the speaker:\nLaura Housden is currently Archive Officer at Tyne and Wear Archives but was Archives Assistant at Cambridgeshire Archives for nearly 5 years before that. She has a particularly keen interest in social history and researching into the lives of those often missing from the more official narratives. \nYou can find her further research on Mapping Relief on Capturing Cambridge: The Cambridge Charity Organisation Society | Capturing Cambridge \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/mapping-relief/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/August-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250605T074653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T071811Z UID:13859-1750356000-1750359600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-Windrush-Social-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250616T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250603T102053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T071616Z UID:13857-1750096800-1750100400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-Windrush-Social-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250515T094927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T105937Z UID:13819-1749733200-1749736800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/June-Social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250422T150620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T141310Z UID:13619-1747314000-1747317600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Cambridge’s Sporting Revolution with a global impact DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of sport in Cambridge with Nigel Fenner\, author of ‘Cambridge Sport: in Fenner’s hands’!\n\n\nCambridge had a significant involvement in the English sporting revolution that went global from the mid-19th century. Whilst University students were responsible for creating the modern-day laws of football\, boxing\, and a sporting ethos\, it was Frank Fenner\, a local tobacconist and creator of ‘Fenner’s Cricket Ground’ who made a largely unheralded contribution – until now. \nAbout the speaker:\nNigel Fenner came to Cambridge to train as a teacher\, also acquiring a University Football Blue – and has lived locally ever since for over 40 years. Following a career in teaching (with young offenders\, adult with disabilities etc) Nigel today runs Cambridge Sports Tours\, majoring on the book he recently published ‘Cambridge Sport: in Fenner’s hands’. \nYou can purchase ‘Cambridge Sport: in Fenner’s hands’ at the Museum shop. For more information on the book you can also visit: https://www.cambridgesportstours.co.uk/book-for-sale \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/talk-cambridges-sporting-revolution/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/May-Social-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250205T153224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T153224Z UID:12844-1743098400-1743102000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Beyond the Ivory Tower: Sharing Cambridge's Diverse Histories DESCRIPTION:Join Uncomfortable Cambridge to explore the often overlooked stories and individuals of Cambridge\, tracing their presence through history. \n\n\nCambridge’s traditional histories often conjure images of its prestigious university and iconic architecture\, but these narratives have often obscured the contributions of diverse communities that have profoundly shaped the city’s past. Drawing inspiration from the critical history walking tours of Uncomfortable Cambridge\, this lecture will delve into overlooked stories and individuals\, bringing to light the enduring presence and influences of marginalised ethnic and religious communities and trace their presence throughout the city’s history. \nJoin us to explore how connecting with these often-overlooked histories can not only enrich our understanding of the city’s past but also inspire the building of stronger\, more inclusive communities today. \nAbout the speaker: \nUncomfortable Cambridge is a community interest company and a social enterprise that runs unique walking tours that highlight histories of race\, gender\, class\, and legacies of empire. Run by university researchers\, our tours are dedicated to diversifying the stories told about Cambridge. \nLearn more at: https://www.uncomfortablecambridge.com/ \n\n\n\n\nBook now: \nBeyond the Ivory Tower: Sharing Cambridge’s Diverse Histories Tickets\, Thu\, Mar 27\, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/beyond-the-ivory-tower/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Beyond-the-Ivory-Tower-Sharing-Cambridges-Diverse-Histories.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250205T152949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T153342Z UID:12840-1741888800-1741892400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Her Cambridge: Reframing Women’s Hidden Histories DESCRIPTION:Delve into the untold stories of women in Cambridge with Uncomfortable Cambridge\, and critically examine how we narrate their history! \n\n\nInspired by Uncomfortable Cambridge‘s Hidden Histories tour\, this lecture delves into the untold stories of women in Cambridge and critically examines how we narrate their history. Building on the tour’s exploration of women’s urban\, academic\, and family lives\, the construction of gendered identities\, and queer experiences\, this talk addresses key questions: What gaps exist in the historical record\, and how can we amplify silenced voices? Through case studies of pioneering women scholars\, everyday lives\, and communities\, we’ll explore their struggles\, achievements\, and the ways historical narratives have excluded or misrepresented them. \nJoin us to discuss strategies for creating a more comprehensive narrative of Cambridge’s past. \nAbout the speaker: \nUncomfortable Cambridge is a community interest company and a social enterprise that runs unique walking tours that highlight histories of race\, gender\, class\, and legacies of empire. Run by university researchers\, our tours are dedicated to diversifying the stories told about Cambridge. \nLearn more at: https://www.uncomfortablecambridge.com/ \n\n\n\n\nBook now: \nHer Cambridge: Reframing Women’s Hidden Histories Tickets\, Thu\, Mar 13\, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/her-cambridge/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Her-Cambridge-Reframing-Womens-Hidden-Histories.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20250205T152433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T104546Z UID:12837-1740661200-1740664800@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Rhythms of the Rainbow: How LGBTQIA+ people have innovated western music DESCRIPTION:Join Keith Fitzpatrick-Matthews with a discussion on how LGBTQIA+ people have been the hidden innovators of western music. \n\n\nThis talk will look at how LGBTQIA+ people have been hidden by historians of music despite making significant contributions as innovators\, performers and lyricists. Starting in the Middle Ages\, it brings us through to recent decades\, where musicians are increasingly open about their identities. \nAbout the Speaker \nKeith Fitzpatrick-Matthews grew up with a love of music and archaeology\, and knew as a child that he was not like other boys. As a gay teenager in the 1970s\, life was not always easy\, but working as a DJ in the early 1980s made coming out a breeze. He began investigating archaeological correlates of sexuality during the 1990s\, an interest which has broadened into historical and anthropological research. This talk combines two of his loves. \nKeith is the Museum Curator and Heritage Access Officer at the North Hertfordshire Museum. He manages and develops the museum’s collections to accreditation standards\, oversees archaeological deposits\, delivers outreach programs\, manages the Local Studies Centre\, and handles object identification enquiries. \nTo find out more about the North Hertfordshire Museum\, please visit https://www.northhertsmuseum.org. \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Low Income). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \n\n\n\n\nBook now: \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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/rhythms-of-the-rainbow/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Rhythm-of-the-Rainbow-eventbrite-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20241125T161507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T161507Z UID:12510-1739451600-1739455200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:A Community Remembers: Histon Road - the Story DESCRIPTION:Photograph by Faruk Kara. \nIn 2018-2019\, local residents were presented with the concept of the great expansion of Cambridge\, where millions of pounds were given by the central government to a) improve transport\, b) grow the housing stock\, and c) develop training appropriate to the new industries. The whole project began with the re-building of Histon Road and Milton Road. Local Histon Road residents were concerned about the road – what were we to do? \nQuick quick! We set up 2 residents associations\, and joined the discussions to make sure the road schemes were sensible. We then got ourselves together to include local residents in their personal histories of the road. We had meetings at centres all down Histon Road to gather residents together and hear their memories\, and during Covid\, this all morphed into a book\, A Community Remembers: Histon Road. \nThis is a roundtable discussion by the collaborators of the book\, A Community Remembers: Histon Road. A local oral history project supported by Cambridge City Council and Histon Road Co-op\, this beautifully compiled book has drawn on the memories and experiences of locals and forms an important record of the history of Histon Road. \nBook this talk today! \n  \nAbout the Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotograph by Faruk Kara. \nLilian Rundblad: Local resident interested in the history of the neighbourhood and who set up the local residents’ association\, HRARA. Lilian was the mover-shaker behind the whole idea of documenting Histon Road and its environs and applied for local grants to run the meetings. \nAlison Wilson: Local resident and main author of the book. Alison introduced the Oral History programme (and the Museum of Cambridge trained our interviewers). \nFaruk Kara: Local resident and photographer\, his personal and colourful images made a special contribution to the book\, and his video of the historical stories from residents and re-building of Histon Road can be found on his website. \nAnna Crutchley: local resident and second author\, who also set up a local residents’ association\, BenRA. Anna noticed that the Co-op was inviting applications for a community grant\, which we received to print the book. As we were all volunteers\, this meant that profits from sales could be given out to local organisations. Anna also maintains the website. \nFind out more about Histon Road and the book: https://www.histonroadmemories.uk \nFind out more about Faruk Kara’s photography: https://www.faruk.kara.org.uk \n\n\n\n\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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/a-community-remembers-histon-road-the-story/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibition,Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/histon-rd-mount-pleasant-to-orchard-park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250116T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20241204T152611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T113207Z UID:12540-1737032400-1737036000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Subversive Stitching: Textiles and banner-making in women’s activism DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. WE WILL BE RECORDING THIS TALK; PLEASE EMAIL ENQUIRIES@MUSEUMOFCAMBRIDGE.ORG.UK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE TALK IS AVAILABLE ONLINE. \nDiscover the powerful history and significance of textile banners and their role in women’s activism with Carey Bennet and Cathy Dunbar\, in this companion talk to our exhibition ‘Educating Cambridge’. \nCarey Bennet and Cathy Dunbar will share about the making of banners by Cambridge women within the context of a UK wide project in 2018 to commemorate women’s suffrage. This project celebrated the use of banners by the suffragists and suffragettes of the 1900s\, who marched to demand the vote for women. Over history\, women have used their province of sewing and weaving to assert themselves in the face of inequality and misogyny. The talk will reference banner-making’s significance in campaigns within Trades Unions\, the Peace Movement\, wider feminist campaigns and climate activism. The textile banner has become widely used in recent campaigns\, having the power to bring women together around commitment to a common cause. \n\n\nAbout the Speakers \nCarey Bennet lives and works locally as an art therapist in Cambridge\, having had previous careers as an art teacher\, researcher\, education officer and children’ services manager. Carey employs fabrics and threads as a medium for her own imagery\, and is interested in the historical use of textiles in women’s activism. \nIf you’re interested in Carey’s work\, feel free to email her at careybennet@gmail.com. \nCathy Dunbar is a feminist artist and activist\, mainly working collaboratively with other artists within the community. She is a founding member of Sew Angry\, Mrs Fubbs\, The Society of Xtras and The Freudian Slips. She has worked within the industry as a weaver\, a machinist\, a seamstress and a dressmaker at different times of her life. She uses used textiles as an art medium alongside other materials and is interested in textiles and threads as a medium and metaphor for the human condition. \nFind out more about Cathy’s work via various channels: \nInstagram: @cathydunbar54 \nBlog: cathydunbar.com \nWebsite: mrsfubbsparlour.com \nwww.Thesocietyofxtras.com \n\n\n\n\nBook now: \nThis talk has now sold out. We will be recording this talk; please email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk if you would like to be notified when this talk is available online. \nSubversive stitching: Textiles and banner-making in Women’s activism Tickets\, Thu\, Jan 16\, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/subversive-stitching-textiles-and-banner-making-in-womens-activism/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibition,Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Banner-Postcard-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20241030T111446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T111446Z UID:12448-1733403600-1733407200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Leah Manning's Legacy: Cambridge\, Women’s Rights\, and Spanish Refugees DESCRIPTION:A companion talk to our exhibition ‘Educating Cambridge’\, join Peter Cunningham as he discusses the legacy and life of Leah Manning. \nAn outstanding personality born in 1886\, Leah Manning came to Cambridge in 1906 to train as a teacher at Homerton College. She caught the attention of Principal Mary Allan who persuaded her to teach at the ‘Cambridge Ragged School’ (founded 1854) in New Street\, a building now housing Anglia Ruskin’s Music Therapy Department. She is now remembered there by a Blue Plaque\, for her “pioneering struggle” as a “lifelong champion” of women’s and children’s causes. Homerton College is also recorded as funding renovation of the Ragged School. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiss Allan and other Homertonian women joined the suffragette movement. Leah herself was politically active as a member of the Fabian Society in Cambridge and aligned with trade unions and the Social Democratic Federation to support the emergent Labour Party. Leah herself in 1919 became Cambridge Chair of the National Federation of Women Workers\, campaigning against low pay and conditions of female ‘bedders’ in colleges. She went on to be one of the first women Labour MPs for Islington East\, and after World War 2\, she won Winston Churchill’s former seat as MP for Epping. \nMeanwhile\, as a campaigner against the Spanish Civil War\, in 1937 she used her political skill and experience to persuade the British government to provide a ship for evacuation of 3\,888 children from Bilbao following the bombardment of Guernica. She then oversaw the placement of these evacuees in various parts of the UK. A plaque can be seen on a house in Station Road\, Cambridge\, where Jesus College accommodated 29 Basque refugee children. \nAbout the Speaker \nPeter Cunningham studied at Cambridge 1967-’70 focusing on history and history of art\, followed by a year in Norwich at UEA and research at Leeds University. Increasingly interested in education through art\, he engaged in teacher education at Westminster College\, Oxford\, taught at primary schools in Oxford and Leicester\, before returning to teacher education in Cambridge at Homerton College. \nA recent collaborative book with Catherine Burke and Lottie Hoare is: \nEducation through the Arts for Well-Being and Community: \nThe Vision and Legacy of Sir Alec Clegg \nwith contributions by Clegg’s nephew Sir David Attenborough\, \nand the late Sir Tim Brighouse\, inspirational educationist\, to whom I owe much. \n\n\nBook now: \nLeah Manning’s Legacy: Cambridge\, Women’s Rights\, and Spanish Refugees Tickets\, Thu\, Dec 5\, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/leah-mannings-legacy-cambridge-womens-rights-and-spanish-refugees/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibition,Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Leah-Manning-and-her-plaque-e1730285802315.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20241022T122308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T151828Z UID:12415-1732838400-1733097599@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Made in Cambridge Christmas Market DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Cambridge is delighted to welcome you to our annual Made in Cambridge Christmas Market 2024!\n \nWhen: Friday 29th November – Sunday 1st December\, 10am – 5pm daily\n \nWhere: Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street CB3 0AQ\n \nCost: FREE\n \nGet ready to immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit at our Christmas Market. Browse local\, hand-made gifts from talented Cambridgeshire makers\, and gift something different this Christmas!\n \nA festive market celebrating unique and local talent\, the Museum of Cambridge is delighted to host a variety of Cambridgeshire artisans showcasing and selling their craft. Explore a curated selection of handcrafted gifts\, made by the talented people of Cambridgeshire. Gift\, or treat yourself well\, knowing you’ve supported local people\, and spend time at our festive market and be inspired by festive décor!\n \nOur amazing vendors for the Made in Cambridge Christmas Market:\n \nFriday 29th November\nVicky Hallam Design\nWhittle Wire\nPrebble Pots\nOtherside Silly\nRowan Humberstone\nNadia Rose Makes\nRecycled Weaver\n \nSaturday 30th November\n\nVicky Hallam Design\nWhittle Wire\n\nAnsari Prints\nAdira Jewel\nI Like Your Bag\nWildMoonWhispers\n \nSunday 1st December\nHannah B Pottery\nElectraglade\nNancy K Jewellery\n\nPrebble Pots\nOtherside Silly\n\nTrinity Orchards of Cambridge\nBrewBoard\n \nVolunteer-run drinks stand and Second-hand book stall\nIn addition to this wonderful variety of Cambridgeshire makers\, there will be a volunteer-run drinks stand every day serving mulled wine\, tea and coffee to add to the festive cheer! In the Museum’s continued support to sustainability\, we will also be selling second hand books at the Christmas Market and our Museum shop\, offering something for everybody. All proceeds will support the daily running and conservation care of the Museum of Cambridge\, an independent charity. \n \nJoin the Museum of Cambridge for a weekend of festive cheer\, and local artistry and talent. Shop\, visit or browse amazing drinks and gifts galore. Let the wonder of our talented city infuse your holiday season with warmth and cheer!\n \nBeautiful Carols\nJoin us on Saturday\, 30th November at 2pm\, when a talented group of carollers will fill the market with the festive spirit. Enjoy a heart warming performance of classic and modern carols\, adding a magical touch to your Christmas shopping experience!  \n\n \nAccessibility\nYou can read about our accessibility information on our website here Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements\, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk. Visitors with additional needs are welcome to bring a supporter or carer who will be admitted to the event free of charge.\n \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.\n \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.\n \nPhotography \nPlease 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. \n \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/christmas-market-2024/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Activity,Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Christmas-Market-Square-Poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20240912T102338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T132727Z UID:12196-1731502800-1731506400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Women of Cambridge in the Second World War DESCRIPTION:Join Zoë Jasko\, author of Hope is Daffodil Bright\, as she explores the pivotal role women played in Cambridge during the Second World War. Her book portrays the wartime experiences of Alice Bragg\, who\, after moving to Cambridge in 1938 with her husband Lawrence\, found herself at the forefront of the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS). As the war unfolded\, Alice\, with no prior experience\, took on the leadership of the WVS and later became Cambridge’s third female Mayor in 1946. Touching upon the various roles of women of Cambridge at war\, Zoe’s research and novel provide fascinating insight into a city at war and a community pulling together. \nAbout the Speaker: \nZoë Jasko is a writer\, public speaker\, and performer. Her books What the Wind Saw: Short Stories from the Heart of Hertfordshire (2022)\, Hope is Daffodil Bright (2023) and The Portraits on the Wall: Five Cherished Pets\, Five Special Stories (2024) are published by The Endless Bookcase. Trained as a light lyric soprano\, she is cofounder and creative director of the Hertfordshire based Felici Opera. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and four children. \nFind out more about Zoë here: www.zoejasko.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Today! \nhttps://WomenofCambridgeinWWII.eventbrite.co.uk \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-the-women-of-cambridge-in-the-second-world-war/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lady-with-armband.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241030T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20240817T103322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T125600Z UID:12101-1730313000-1730318400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Ruth is Stranger than Fiction Live! Ghosts of Cambridge and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Ruth is Stranger than Fiction is a podcast all about the dark histories of East Anglia. On air since 2020\, previous episodes have covered fenland folklore\, witch trials\, smuggling gangs\, strange societies\, and unsolved mysteries. It is a podcast about peculiar local stories and the (also sometimes peculiar) people who keep these stories alive. \nAfter previous sell out events at the Museum of Cambridge\, host Ruth McPhee and guests are back for another live podcast! They will be delving into the stories of some of the many ghosts that haunt the streets and landscapes of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We will hear about the most haunted house in Cambridge\, a grey lady or two\, Elijah and the Chief Worm\, and more spooky tales fit for All Hallows Eve. \nFind out more about Ruth is Stranger than Fiction: www.ruthistranger.co.uk \nBook now: Ruth is Stranger than Fiction Live! Ghosts of Cambridge and Beyond Tickets\, Cambridge | Eventbrite \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-ruth-is-stranger-than-fiction-live-ghosts-of-cambridge-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Ghost Hunts,Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ruth.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20241004T074309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T082738Z UID:12280-1729346400-1729357200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:You Are Invited: Launch of Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Cambridge warmly invites you to a special event celebrating the launch of the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire project. Join us on October 19th\, from 2 pm – 5 pm for an afternoon of celebration\, storytelling\, and community. \nWe are honoured to welcome our partner in this project\, Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi who will give a talk highlighting the significance of the Windrush generation’s contributions and legacy. You will also hear more about the project from the Museum of Cambridge\, and how you or your loved ones can get involved. This event will mark the beginning of an exciting journey to collect and share the stories of the Windrush Elders\, preserving them for future generations through an exhibition and events. We’re excited to work with young people to bring these stories to life and truly celebrate the lives of the Windrush Generation in Cambridgeshire. \nEnjoy a wonderful afternoon filled with music and delicious food\, as well as an opportunity to visit the Museum and connect with fellow members of the Windrush community. \n Event Details: \n📅 Date: October 19\, 2024 \n🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM \n📍 Location: Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, CB3 0AQ \nWe look forward to celebrating with you\, and together\, preserving the legacy of the Windrush generation in Cambridgeshire. \nPlease RSVP by emailing alex.smaridge@museumofcambridge.org.uk for catering purposes. All are welcome! \n  URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/you-are-invited-launch-of-legacies-of-windrush-in-cambridgeshire/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Legacies of Windrush in Cambridgeshire,Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMT_Empire_Windrush_FL9448-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20240827T144612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T101908Z UID:12154-1727355600-1727359200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Opportunities of Twinning: Cambridge and Szeged DESCRIPTION:Hear about the rich culture of Hungary and Szeged\, Cambridge’s twin city. As a companion event to the temporary community exhibition “Our Hungarian Twin City Szeged & its Cultural Riches” curated by the Cambridge Szeged Society\, this talk will delve into the sights of Szeged and discuss the strong cultural exchange through twinning cities. Cambridge’s relationship with Szeged through twinning has produced art exchanges of local artists and choral visits from local talents\, alongside an annual programme of talks\, concerts and film screenings. Hear about all the things the Cambridge Szeged Society develops to foster this friendship\, and the work behind it! \nAbout the speaker: \nJulia Seiber Boyd has been the Chair of Cambridge Szeged Society since 2005. Born in London to Hungarian parents Matyas Seiber (Composer) and Lilla Bauer (Modern Dance lecturer at Goldsmiths College London)\, they both settled in the UK in the 1930s. She was educated at Oxford University and moved to Cambridge when she got married in 1979. She practiced as a lawyer until retirement\, nearly 20 years ago. Julia became interested in developing the many new avenues offered to Cambridge by twinning with Szeged since 1987\, and has worked as Chair to facilitate various exchanges. \nFind out more about the Cambridge Szeged Society: \nCambridge Szeged Society | Cambridge Szeged Society (cambridge-szeged-society.org.uk) \nBook Today! \nGreatOpportunitiesofTwinningTalk.eventbrite.co.uk \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-the-great-opportunities-of-twinning-achievements-of-cambridge-and-szeged/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Zoe-Jasko-Talk-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20240520T130816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T130928Z UID:11698-1726059600-1726063200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Spinning House DESCRIPTION:Caroline Biggs grew up in and around Cambridge. She was a former Trustee of The Museum of Cambridge\, where she organised the History Festival to address the massive imbalance between historical knowledge about the ‘town’ as opposed to the ‘gown.’ She has studied Creative Non-Fiction at Cambridge University and has an MA in Creative Non-Fiction from UEA. \nShe will be talking about her new book\, The Spinning House\, which exposes how the University of Cambridge once imprison women suspect of ‘evil.’ Mistakes were made. Violence and legal action from the townspeople followed until finally an Act of Parliament was passed to put an end to the jurisdiction of the university over the women of Cambridge. \nYou can also find out more from her blog: therealcambridge | More than just Colleges … \nBook now: The Spinning House Tickets\, Wed\, Sep 11\, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite \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 £7\, which includes the talk and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers). Your donation supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \nNOTE: Eventbrite has changed its set up and now only allows one ‘donate as you feel’ ticket per purchase. Please kindly book tickets separately per email; the same email can be used. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-the-spinning-house/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/spinning-house.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20240222T145312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T172404Z UID:11303-1720098000-1720101600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:POSTPONED Talk: Hope is Daffodil Bright: Women's Voluntary Service in Cambridge during WWII DESCRIPTION:DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES\, THIS TALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE CHECK FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON WHEN THIS TALK WILL BE RESCHEDULED. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED. \nAlice Bragg moved to Cambridge with her family in 1938 when her husband\, Lawrence was appointed head of the Cavendish Laboratories. Within a year the Second World War broke out and her life unexpectedly changed. With no training or experience\, she became head of the Women’s Voluntary Service in Cambridge and in 1946 the city’s third female Mayor. Zoë Jasko author of ‘Hope is Daffodil Bright’ dramatizes Alice’s war time life and the essential work of the WVS. Her research and her subsequent historical novel give a fascinating insight into a city at war and a community pulling together. \nAbout the Speaker: \nZoë Jasko is a writer\, public speaker\, and performer. Her books What the Wind Saw: Short Stories from the Heart of Hertfordshire (2022)\, Hope is Daffodil Bright (2023) and The Portraits on the Wall: Five Cherished Pets\, Five Special Stories (2024) are published by The Endless Bookcase. Trained as a light lyric soprano\, she is cofounder and creative director of the Hertfordshire based Felici Opera. She lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and four children. \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. Your ticket includes the talk by Zoë Jasko and entry to the Museum of Cambridge (usually £6 for Adults\, £4.50 for Students/Jobseekers)\, and supports the daily running and conservation care of the Museum\, an independent charity. \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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/talk-hope-is-daffodil-bright-womens-voluntary/ LOCATION:Enid Porter Room\, Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T201500 DTSTAMP:20260421T095406 CREATED:20240616T133701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T131541Z UID:11783-1719514800-1719519300@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:"The Stories Behind the Stitches" Late Night Opening DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to “The Stories Behind the Stitches” Late Night Opening (General Entry) as we move into the next phase of the exhibition! \nVisit the Museum of Cambridge after-hours and enjoy our temporary exhibition\, the launch of two new trails\, and late-night shopping. \n  \n“The Stories Behind the Stitches” Temporary Exhibition\nOpening at the end of March\, “The Stories Behind the Stitches” has been a very popular temporary exhibit\, exploring wellness\, disability and self expression through Cambridge textiles. The exhibition highlights how the needle and thread have been paramount in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire community’s self-expression throughout milestones in a person or community’s life. Visitors will be taken on a journey which allows them to consider themes of education\, family-life\, disability\, and celebration\, expressed through textiles. \nThe exhibit is now open and will be on display until Autumn 2024. You can find out more here: Exhibition: “The Stories Behind the Stitches” – The Museum of Cambridge \n  \nLaunch of Two New Trails\nWe are delighted to launch two new trails in conjunction with “The Stories Behind the Stitches” at this Late Night Opening\, as we enter the next phase of the exhibition: a Museum interpretation walk-through titled “Why do we Craft?” and children’s trail “Mischief Runs Amok at the Museum”. \nWhy do we craft? \nWalk Through Cambridge’s Crafting History \nJourney through the Museum of Cambridge and discover how and why we have crafted through the years. Whether it’s storing your knives\, the history of the Cambridge Tapestry Company\, or stitching a map as part of a young girl’s education\, Cambridge’s rich history of craft has many threads to explore. \nMischief Runs Amok at the Museum \nMischief the Monkey has been running wild through the Museum and has left a trail of red ribbon behind. Help us find all the ribbons and tidy up after this crazy ape! \n  \nMuseum Shop\nDuring our Late Night Opening\, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Museum shop\, which is stocked with fun vintage games and toys\, books about local history\, and locally made craft items. There will also be a selection of items specifically themed around the temporary exhibition! Plus\, every purchase in the shop supports the ongoing development of this fabulous Museum\, ensuring we can continue to provide enriching experiences for all our visitors. \n  \nNo Booking is required. Standard Entry applies for General Entry of the Late Night Opening. £6/Adults\, £4.50/Students\, Free for 16 and Under. \n  \nThings to Note:\nAccessibility \nYou can read about our accessibility information on our website here Accessibility – The Museum of Cambridge. 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 \nPlease 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. \nLove events? Love them even more when they’re free? Join the Friends of the Museum of Cambridge today and you’ll get access to free events\, discounts in our shop and year-round free entry for you and a guest. URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/the-stories-behind-the-stitches-late-night-opening/ LOCATION:The Museum of Cambridge\, 2-3 Castle Street\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB3 0AQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Museum,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/General-Entry-Horizontal.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR