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Before supermarkets stocked ready-made meals and takeaway food became commonplace, most meals were prepared from scratch. Families planned carefully, grew vegetables in the garden, preserved seasonal produce, and made the most of every ingredient. The…

Music has helped shape the social and cultural life of Cambridge for more than 150 years. Tune In: The Sound of Cambridge explores the people, places, instruments and performances that have created the soundtrack of…

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…

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…