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A Shortage of New Cars in Cambridge
We came across this piece of correspondence from Ford Dealer Wilkinson & Co Ltd of Cambridge to John Tunnicliff. Attached was a receipt for a £10 deposit made by Mr Tunnicliff for a Ford Anglia…
Read MoreTribute to Elizabeth II
When the Queen and Prince Philip arrived at the town hall in Cambridge on New Year’s Day 1954, the crowds cheered so loudly, it was impossible to hear the chiming of St Andrew’s Church bells Source:…
Read MoreThe First Cars of Cambridge – Part 2
The following is an abridged transcript of a talk given to the Cambridge Historical Society by Neville Souter, aged 70, in September 1969. His grandfather, Captain William Burns Souter founded the firm of W Souter…
Read MoreTe Ihingarangi – Part 8
Part 8 of a history of the Karapiro-Maungatautari area by Te Kaapo Clark and Lyn Tairi. Pictured above, Portrait of Tioriori, principal chief of Ngāti Koroki of Maungatautari, 1863. Source: Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 661-24 …
Read MoreTe Ihingarangi – Part 7
Part 7 of a history of the Karapiro-Maungatautari area by Te Kaapo Clark and Lyn Tairi. 1800 KO NGATI RAUKAWA, NGATIKOROKI, NGATI WAIRERE, NGATI HAUA The Reverend Alfred Brown, from Tauranga, and James Hamlin were the…
Read MoreSwimming in Lake Te Koutu (now Te Koo Utu)
Waikato Times 26 February 1887 A large concourse of people met in the Cambridge Domain yesterday to witness the swimming races, organised by the headmaster, Mr Stewart and a committee of old boys. The prizes…
Read MoreThe Ballad of Robert Barlow
According to an entry in the Cambridge Police Charge Book, Robert Barlow, alias Tanete, was imprisoned at 4pm on 8 February 1871 “for stealing from a ‘whare’ at Maungatautari certain articles of clothing also a…
Read MoreIndex of First Families by Ruth Wilkinson
First families of Cambridge 1864-1899 by Ruth Wilkinson is held at the Museum. Here is an index of the families included in this book. If you would like to visit the museum to look at…
Read MoreFamily histories held at the Cambridge Museum
At least forty family histories are held in the Cambridge Museum collection. These are histories that have a Cambridge connection and these might be of interest for your research. If you would like to book…
Read MoreBusy Lizzie Quiz Answers
Here are the answers to our Busy Lizzie research quiz. Download the quiz sheet here CAMBRIDGE PEOPLE AND PLACE 30 minute activity 1902 Widow? They received a Civic Welcome and lunch at the…
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