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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112722 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:20260421T112722 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:20260421T112722 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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:20260421T112723 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20240325T160650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T160650Z UID:11459-1718283600-1718287200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Tales from the Fen: The Folklore of Cambridgeshire in my Printmaking DESCRIPTION:Lizzie Ault is an artist who uses forgotten stories to link people with places. Lizzie uses observation\, imagination\, and a sprinkling of the fantastical to create striking imagery that evokes a sense of connection with the landscape and a celebration of East Anglian heritage; the wildlife\, characters\, stories\, and places that hold visceral memories from history. \nLizzie studied Fine Art\, Painting at the University of Wales Institute\, Cardiff from 2002 – 2005. After a 10-year career in design\, she returned to fine art in 2020 and discovered printmaking. \nLizzie has spent the last few years researching the folklore of Cambridgeshire and East Anglia to inspire her artwork. She has used some of the artefacts and stories from the Museum of Cambridge and the Enid Porter project in this research and will be sharing the artwork inspired by the collections as well as other local stories in this talk. From Elizabeth Woodcock to Mucky Porter\, Lizzie has become fascinated by the unique collection of folk tales from East Anglia and has created artwork that captures the character of the region. She will share insights into her research and her artistic process in lino print and etching. Lizzie will be showcasing her original artwork as well as sharing sketchbooks and printing plates that she has produced during this period. \n\n\n\n\nFind out more about Lizzie here: www.talesfromthefen.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. \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 \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/tales-from-the-fen-the-folklore-of-cambridgeshire-in-my-printmaking/ 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/2024/03/glass_eels_RBG_12_300dpi-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20240218T155008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T134608Z UID:11283-1715864400-1715868000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Discovering gothic revival and arts and crafts in Cambridge DESCRIPTION:It is not always to find the hidden gems in Cambridge\, as there is so much to see.  This talk will walk you through the buildings and interiors of Colleges and Churches in the centre of town that have examples of gothic revival architecture and arts and crafts interiors.  It will help you to understand how and why this style of work came about\, show you where to find and see examples\, whose work you can see and talk about the artists and designers who worked in Cambridge. \nAbout the Speaker: \nYvonne first came to Cambridge in 1975 to complete a joint honours degree in Sociology and European Thought and Literature at Anglia Ruskin University before qualifying as a social worker at University College North Wales\, Bangor in 1979.  She worked in social care in Cambridgeshire for most of her career\, in both the local authority and charitable sectors.  In 2011 she took her ‘gap year’ with VSO to work with a disability project in Tajikistan.  She trained as a Cambridge Green Badge guide and qualified in 2016.  She is now an official Cambridge tour guide and has her own website that offers a range of tours to visitors from around the world.  Her visitors guide: ‘Gothic Revival and Arts and Crafts in Cambridge’ was a lockdown project\, completed in 2023.  Yvonne lives close to Cambridge with her husband and has two adult sons\, who now live locally. \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 Yvonne Pinchen 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-discovering-gothic-revival-and-arts-and-crafts-in-cambridge/ 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/2024/02/overmantel4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20240325T155021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T134633Z UID:11455-1714654800-1714658400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Textiles Therapy: Aiding mental health\, mourning\, disability and injury DESCRIPTION:Have you ever picked up a needle and thread? It could have been patching up a hole in your favourite t-shirt\, popping a button back on your coat\, or maybe trying your hand at something a bit more ambitious\, such as an embroidery project or a quilt. \nAlongside the more practical uses of sewing\, textiles have been used for centuries as outlets for mental health\, mourning\, disability\, and injury. Beau Brannick\, the Museum of Cambridge’s Collections Officer\, and curator of ‘The Stories Behind the Stitches’ exhibition\, will discuss objects in the collection and exhibit which explore these themes. These range from embroideries stitched by injured and disabled out-of-action soldiers whilst residing at the First Eastern General Hospital to samplers stitched in memory of a lost loved one. \nDue to the nature of our 16th-century old building\, the Museum of Cambridge is not wheelchair accessible. However\, the talk will be held in our hireable space\, which has level access\, and there is an accessible bathroom on site. We are working on enhancing our accessibility\, and we recognise that this is a core development priority. This talk allows the Museum to discuss disability within the collection and share these objects and research in an accessible space. \nAbout the Speaker: \nBeau Branick is the Collection Officer at the Museum of Cambridge and Curator of their new exhibition\, ‘The Stories Behind the Stitches’ (Exhibition: “The Stories Behind the Stitches” – The Museum of Cambridge)\, which explores people’s connections and stories within the Museum’s textile collection. \nBeau is currently studying MA Queer History at Goldsmiths University of London\, with an interest in the intersections of queerness and disability. They are a keen textile enthusiast and have participated in projects such as co-curating the Norfolk Trans Joy Community Quilt. \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. \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 \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/textiles-therapy-aiding-mental-health-mourning-disability-and-injury/ 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/2024/03/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20240208T203548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T203548Z UID:11250-1711476000-1711479600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Great Plague in Cambridge 1665-1666: A People’s History DESCRIPTION:Using 17th century records this talk starts with an account of the first plague victim identified in Cambridge in 1665. A chronological narrative follows tracing the course of the epidemic through the streets of Cambridge\, introducing the victims\, their families and friends\, and looking at the effect of the plague on the social and economic life of the town. The whole is set within the context of life in 17th century Cambridge\, and the epidemiology of the plague is discussed. Although there are many harrowing tales to be told about the victims\, even at its darkest point the talk shows that there was hope\, love and humanity. \nAbout the Speaker: \nBefore Retirement Evelyn Lord was the course director for the University of Cambridge Masters degree in Local History. Her Ph.D. was awarded by the Department of English Local History\, University of Leicester and she has worked at the universities of Manchester and Derby. She is the chair of the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History\, and of the Cambridgeshire Records Society editorial committee. She is the convenor of the Landscape and Local History Research Group and is an emeritus fellow of Wolfson College\, Cambridge. \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-the-great-plague-in-cambridge-1665-1666-a-peoples-history/ 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/2024/02/Plague-picture.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20240221T144231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T140204Z UID:11295-1710531000-1710536400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Does Mill Road matter? Local history and museums in the 21st century DESCRIPTION:As part of the Cambridge Festival\,  Mill Road History Society and The Museum of Cambridge present a talk by Roger Lilley\, looking at their history\, relationship and opportunities for the future\, as well as some of the interesting material in the Museum.  Roger is Chair of Trustees at MoC and an editor for the museum social history website\, Capturing Cambridge.\n\n\nRoger Lilley looks at the relationship between a local history museum and a local history group and the opportunities presented for their interaction. \nRoger will be talking about the Museum of Cambridge\, its history\, trials and tribulations and future development. He’ll be talking about the way it can interact with local history societies and in particular with the Mill Road History Society. He’ll look at their legacy to the Museum\, Capturing Cambridge\, and how the Museum has used that resource to widen its outreach and collect more resources. \nHe’ll also look at new material that the Museum has collected on people and events in the Mill Road area and talk about opportunities to enrich that collection of data further. In comparison\, he will look at other roads\, communities and villages in Cambridgeshire and how the Museum has and continues to play a role in fostering a knowledge of local history. \nHe will ask how communities such as those living in the Mill Road area would like to see the future of the Museum of Cambridge\, and whose responsibility it is ultimately is to ensure that its collection and influence continues into the 21st century. \nRoger is currently the chair of the Trustees of the Museum of Cambridge. He is a former Cambridge primary school teacher with a mixed background in classics\, religious polyphony\, catastrophe reinsurance and environmental campaigning. He’s lived in Cambridge for over thirty years and devoted himself to local history research for the last ten. \nThis talk is a joint venture between the Mill Road History Society and the Museum of Cambridge\, as a part of the Cambridge Festival. \n  \nDoors open at 7pn\, and the talk will start at 7:30pm. Entry is free and open to all. Booking is recommended via an email to bookings@millroadhistory.org.uk but everyone is welcome on the night subject to space. \n  \nLocation: \nMill Road Community Centre \n6 Hazell Street \nCambridge CB1 2GN \nUnited Kingdom \nMore information is available at: https://millroadhistory.org.uk/event/does-mill-road-matter-local-history-and-museums-in-the-21st-century/ URL:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/does-mill-road-matter-local-history-and-museums-in-the-21st-century/ LOCATION:Cambridgeshire CATEGORIES:Museum,Our Cambridge,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Festival_1200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20240103T150236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T150236Z UID:11047-1708022700-1708027200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Polish folk tradition and the regional folk costumes of Poland DESCRIPTION:Poland is rich in its folklore tradition\, with each region or town having its own distinct decoration\, customs\, costumes\, songs and dances. The presentation will explore this rich tradition\, focussing on the costumes\, fabrics and embroidery that make them unique\, exploring their origins and how they have evolved in the present day. \nAbout the Speakers: \nLucyna Mazur is an art educator and lecturer. She was born in Cambridge to Polish parents and grew up in the city. She has danced with Polish folk groups for a number of years\, and this sparked her interest and study of Polish folk art and tradition. Her Polish heritage has inspired her own creative practice and she now designs fabrics which are made into textile items. \nNick Mazur also has his family’s roots in Poland and danced with Polish groups in both London and Cambridge over the years. Both Nick and Lucyna studied Polish folk choreography and ethnography at the University of Lublin in south east Poland. \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-polish-folk-tradition-and-the-regional-folk-costumes-of-poland/ 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/2024/01/IMG_0806.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20231228T115416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T150344Z UID:11038-1706187600-1706191200@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: The Railways of Cambridge: 1845 to the Present Day DESCRIPTION:In this illustrated talk Tony Kirby will explore how the railways have influenced the townscape of Cambridge from 1845 to the present day\, the history of Cambridge station itself and its surroundings\, how trams and then buses have connected it to the town centre and show some of the immense variety of trains and locomotives (steam\, diesel and electric) that have been seen here over the years. \nTony Kirby taught History at CCAT/Anglia Ruskin University from 1970 onwards\, and was latterly the University’s Co-ordinator of Strategic Planning. Until 2023 he was Secretary of the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History and the County Advisory Group on Archives and Local Studies\, and is Co-President of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society. \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/the-railways-of-cambridge-1845-to-the-present-day/ 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/2023/12/Tony-Kirby-picture-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T184500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20230713T132734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T122857Z UID:10545-1705603500-1705608000@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:The Golden Years of Clara Rackham: Socialist\, Suffragist\, Social Reformer DESCRIPTION:After her widely acclaimed talk in March\, 2023 Emerita Professor Mary Joannou\, Emerita Professor at ARU and author of the first biography of Clara Rackham\, returns to discuss Clara’s ‘golden years’. Using rare archival photographs\, Mary’s richly illustrated presentation traces Clara’s work in Cambridge during the ‘People’s War’ and after the Labour Landslide of 1945 including the new housing programmes in the city and the great international crises of Suez\, Cuba and Hungary. \n The talk combines Clara’s experiences of ageing\, disability\, bereavement and personal loss with the pleasure she derived from her extended family\, her support of CND and the peace movement and the controversial national campaign for the retention of grammar schools. What emerges is not only a picture of a tireless city and county councillor who helped to change the face of modern Cambridge\, but also of a very modest ‘private person’ and impassioned feminist public intellectual\, still politically active at the age of ninety\, whose work was instrumental to the establishment of the postwar settlement and the Welfare State. \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 annie.davis@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-clara-rackham-part-2-the-later-years-1939-1966/ 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/2023/07/clara.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20230713T131150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T134459Z UID:10543-1698431400-1698440400@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:'Ruth is stranger than fiction' presented by Ruth McPhee DESCRIPTION:A special live podcast event with Ruth McPhee and guests\, taking a journey into the darker side of Cambridge’s history with stories from the old county gaol at Castle Mound. From the mid 17th to early 20th century\, the prison housed some of the region’s most wretched and devious criminals\, and provided the site for high profile and historic executions. Join us to hear about the fate of such infamous villains as serial killer Walter Horsford\, violent preacher John Green\, and scheming poisoners Mary Reeder and Elias Lucas. \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 annie.davis@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/ruth-is-stranger-than-fiction-presented-by-ruth-mcphee/ 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/2021/12/RISTF_1400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231012T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T112723 CREATED:20230713T125421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T125421Z UID:10540-1697135400-1697142600@www.museumofcambridge.org.uk SUMMARY:Talk: Pre-Conquest East Anglia as Inspiration for a Murder Mystery Novelist DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Cambridge online for a fascinating evening with author Lindsay Jacob. \nAuthor\, Lindsay Jacob\, talks about how the material wealth and spiritual anxieties of Anglo-Saxon East Anglia\, and limitations of the systems of law and order\, inspired him to start writing a series of pre-Conquest murder mysteries. The area was rich; but to criminals and other kingdoms\, it was ripe for theft and conquest. To the covert ‘pagan’\, it was a land of spirit-filled fens\, meres and woodland; but to the senior echelons of the Church\, these same places were home to demons and monsters. The scene was set for tensions within and between secular and spiritual worldviews to inspire murders. And as the Anglo-Saxon legal system struggled against secretive crimes\, for these to be solved in imaginative ways by an inquisitive priest. \n\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-pre-conquest-east-anglia-as-inspiration-for-a-murder-mystery-novelist/ 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/2023/07/1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR