Exhibits

When the Second World War began in September 1939, around 5000 people lived in Cambridge and surrounding villages.  Over the next six years, nearly 500 left for overseas service.  The family and friends who remained…

Cambridge – “The Town of Trees and Champions” – beautiful and iconic.  But what was here before people arrived?  Why did they settle here?  Come trace the history of an area rich in resources, later…

In the early days, most schools were small enough to fit in one room.  Books were scarce and sports equipment hard to come by.  Hockey sticks were just that, sticks found in the woods and…

In 1864, surveyors mapped out a British-style framework for the town, and gradually shops, hotels, schools and homes filled in the spaces.  Unformed roads, scattered houses and drab buildings is how a visitor to Cambridge…

Ever wondered about the history behind your street name in Cambridge?  Let us help you. Our “Reading the signs” booklet teaches you how street names are chosen, some of the more interesting names, and an…

A celebration of the Cambridge Harrier Club’s 75th Anniversary.  Read about our obsession with long distance and cross-country running, compare the running gear of today with the 1930s, and find out where the name “Harrier”…