Josiah Chater started to keep his diary in October 1844 at the age of 15. He was living at the time at 12 Market Street, apprenticed to William Eaden Lilley, draper, carpet warehouseman, paper merchant and seller of painting materials.
A Festive weekend of Christmas Shopping

We had a delightful weekend of shopping at the Museum of Cambridge this past weekend, with our Made in Cambridge Christmas Market! Running from Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December, we welcomed 16 talented artisans, craft people and makers,
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?
Museum of Cambridge and Cambridge Old Quarter Tour

Want to hear about the history of Cambridge beyond just the history of the University?