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The Cambridge Quartet, 1963

Cambridge Quartet, Sept 1963 featuring Ron Griffiths, Len Gerrance, Chas Strange and Harry Shields.

In 1963, the Cambridge Quartet won the prestigious Mobil Group Contest. A year later, they performed at the Cambridge & District Centenary Grand Concert, becoming part of the town’s official celebrations. What makes the group…

Excelsior Printing Press found at Te Miro

This printing press was the social media of its day. It was possibly used at Te Kauwhanganui parliament near Maungakawa, north of Cambridge in the 1890s. Te Kauhanganui understood the power of the press. Te…

Square piano made by Collard and Collard in 1848

The piano on display is one of the oldest in New Zealand. This video gives us an idea of how it would have sounded. Video source: Greenaway Studio (Canberra, Australia) Maria Arnold brought with her…

Kia ora. Welcome to the Cambridge Town History Trail. Take a gentle stroll through the heart of Cambridge. Along the way, you’ll uncover stories of Māori voyagers, colonial soldiers, floods, fires, secret bunkers, and everyday life from days gone by. Every corner has a tale to tell.