Blog by Roger Lilley, Chair of the Trustees A few months ago I hosted a ghost hunt at the museum. I just needed to be on the premises while ten enthusiasts divided into two groups to stake out some of
The Miller of Cambridge: A peak into James Nutter’s Diary – September 1804
Great Shelford Mill (acrylic 2024) As we uncover more of James Nutter’s life, read on to see what September had in store for him. September starts with James assessing the delivery of new wheat: “New wheat today – some good
A Reappraisal of James Ward’s painting “View of Cambridge from Castle Hill”: the truth behind this idealised landscape – misogyny and violence against young women in 19th century Cambridge
Article by Dr N. Henry At first glance James Ward’s painting, kept at the Museum of Cambridge, appears like a typical 19th century pastoral scene reflecting the contemporary nostalgia for a simpler lifestyle and beautiful green spaces. The scene depicting
The Miller of Cambridge: A peek into James Nutter’s Diary – August 1804
King’s and Bishop’s Mill, Mill Lane, Cambridge (acrylic painting, 2024, after an early 20th century watercolour) James Nutter (1763-1829) was the first of a number of generations of Cambridge millers in which the first born were all called James Nutter.
Coping Through Stitch: Soldiers Recovering in Hospital and the Embroideries that Passed the Time
‘The Stories Behind the Stitches’ exhibition is running until Autumn 2024 at the Museum of Cambridge. The Museum of Cambridge holds a collection of embroideries stitching a range of subjects from flora and fauna to fairy tales. What is
Tale of Two Boats and Two Ladies
As you go up the stairs from the 18th century kitchen at the Museum of Cambridge, you enter a small room that was probably one of the guest rooms at the White Horse Inn. A miscellany of objects, portraits and
Capturing Cambridge Open Day
Capturing Cambridge Open Day on 28th March was set up as a one-day event to allow locals of Cambridge city and the wider county the opportunity to record and share their histories. Created as an in-person event to support the
New Single Release: A Traditional Cambridgeshire May Carol
Museum of Cambridge Releases New Single To accompany our touring exhibition that is bringing our unique knowledge of the history of Cambridgeshire out to you, we have released a song that will be featuring in it. The Merry in Maytime exhibition explains
How easy is it to organise a flash mob? It takes more work than you would think…
January is a time of rest after a busy festive period, right? Not for us! Those of you in the Grand Arcade on Sunday 6 January will have been treated to quite a spectacle at 1pm – but what was
Lucy Locket… and Elizabeth Woodcock
Friend of the Museum of Cambridge Carolyn Ferguson investigates the link between cotton pockets, commonly used by women during the 18th or 19th century, a famous nursery rhyme and a local story of endurance…