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local history | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/topics/local-history8 Jul 2024: Search. Search. local history. local history.. ... 17 Jan 2023. An investigation into the local histories of saffron in Cambridgeshire. -
Topics | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/topics8 Jul 2024: Today, researchers are using genomic information to make more accurate diagnoses, enable personalised medicine, tackle threats like COVID-19, and even reconstruct the ancient history of humans. -
80 years of Cambridge’s changing railway landscapes
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/cambridge-museum-technology-changing-railways15 Mar 2024: By volunteers of Cambridge Industrial Archaeology Group and Cambridgeshire Association for Local History. ... New perspectives on Cambridge’s railways. Volunteers of Cambridge Industrial Archaeology Group (CIAG) and Cambridgeshire Association for Local -
Museum trials ‘digital digging’ app | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/museum-trials-digital-digging-app12 Jun 2013: site. Chris Wingfield. The app is designed to provide more information on the fascinating ‘Cambridge Wall’ of local artefacts – a display of nearly 160 objects within three superimposed layers representing the -
Public events | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/public-events1 Feb 2013: For further information about the Festival please subscribe to our mailing list via ourCambridge opens its doors each September giving everyone opportunities to discover the local history and heritage of their -
Stirbitch: mapping the unmappable | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/stirbitch-mapping-the-unmappable16 Jan 2015: Here, for several centuries, an annual fair played a central role in the economic and cultural history of the east of England. -
app | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/topics/app8 Jul 2024: 12 Jun 2013. An app that helps users delve through thousands of years of local history is being trialled at Cambridge’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. -
Cambridge’s new community joins Open Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/sustainable-you-eddington6 Sep 2022: use plastics from local business Green Blue You, as well as local wildlife and other charities. ... The initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and heritage of their community. -
Potted histories | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/potted-histories23 Jan 2013: De Waal has described the installation, titled ‘a local history’, as an archive or palimpsest, terms that reflect the way in which his work draws on historic influences, the passing of ... By virtue of its subtle references to the human story and our -
Tudor treasures | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/tudor-treasures23 Jan 2006: The Keeper of Manuscripts and University Archives, Dr Patrick Zutshi, said: “The Hengrave Hall Manuscripts are a remarkable source for national, regional and local history over a period of seven centuries ... The collection, and especially the Kitson -
Cambridge | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/topics/Cambridge8 Jul 2024: 12 Jun 2013. An app that helps users delve through thousands of years of local history is being trialled at Cambridge’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. ... 03 May 2012. A new exhibition at the Department of Architecture aims to expose the -
Cows, planes and water courses: Open Cambridge 2022 launches today
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/open-cambridge-20228 Aug 2022: Join us for an insightful and interesting talk with local historian Antony Carpen to learn about Cambridge's unbuilt concert hall. ... The initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and heritage of their community. -
West Wickham Big Village Dig | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/news/west-wickham-big-village-dig31 Jul 2013: The event, organised by West Wickham & District Local History Club with support from Access Cambridge Archaeology and Cambridge Community Heritage, was held on 13 – 14 July. ... Overseen by resident Janet Morris, the Local History Club organised -
Risky business
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/open-cambridge-existential-risk-map7 Sep 2023: A new map is unlocking the city’s secrets and diving into its history of existential risk. ... The initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and heritage of their community. -
Learning for life | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/learning-for-life9 May 2003: The ICE currently attracts over 10,000 part-time students every year, in diverse subjects which range from creative writing to politics, genetics to local history. ... Part-time courses at the ICE are offered at 43 local centres around the region in a -
Memory remains | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/memory-remains9 Nov 2012: Now, the Shoah is a general aspect of world history, perhaps the defining event of the 20th century, to some extent decoupled from the local contexts in which it was acted ... At the same time, its local history still presents problems. Italy’s part in -
Cows, sheep and a robot milking maid
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/open-cambridge-university-farm10 Aug 2023: Spaces are limited and booking is essential. About Open Cambridge. Open Cambridge (7-18 September) is a celebration of our community, the heritage, history and stories of Cambridge and the surrounding ... The initiative provides an annual opportunity for -
Classes for everyone | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/classes-for-everyone6 Sep 2004: 00pm. The College has ample car parking. The 2004/05 programme includes a wide range of subjects from Botanical Illustration, to Archaeology, Local History, Modern History Art History, Genetics, Nature Conservation, ... Garden History, History of Science, -
Historic landmarks and rare gems to be showcased during Open Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/historic-landmarks-open-cambridge29 Aug 2023: I’m delighted that so many have embraced the opportunity to tell their stories about the history, heritage and culture of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. ... The initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and -
A slice of Cumbria’s medieval past | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cumbria-medieval-past-conference1 Jul 2011: s "Lives", explain more about the Cumbrian context in which he worked, and improve general awareness of how he contributed to the cultural history and identity of England's north-west. ... The conference, which is open to anyone with an interest in local -
Free drop-in events at Open Cambridge next month
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/open-cambridge-drop-in-events14 Aug 2023: of History: From the slopes of an Antarctic volcano to Cambridge (15 Sept). ... The initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and heritage of their community. -
Mapping the story of a very famous city | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/mapping-the-story-of-a-very-famous-city22 Aug 2013: programme. Chris Jakes, Local Studies Manager for Cambridgeshire Libraries, will use the1574 map as well as other items from the Collection to show how much can be learnt from this unique ... The paper, which covers London as well as local news, offers a -
Children's literature comes of age | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/childrens-literature-comes-of-age1 May 2010: This can only be achieved through serious and thorough studies of the texts themselves, their history, themes, structures and social context. ... place they live in, using a variety of activities such as reading, creative writing, studying local history -
Debate and discussion at the Festival of Ideas | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/debate-and-discussion-at-the-festival-of-ideas10 Oct 2012: Events range from discussions of local history (Cambridge’s filthy past, Sunday 28 October) to global significance (When China Rules the World, Monday 29 October), each fostering new perspectives and hosted -
University to help uncover grass roots history | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/university-to-help-uncover-grass-roots-history22 Nov 2012: exploring the local history, customs and traditions that are important to them. ... Jo Porth of Sturmer Local History Group, funded to create a local history trail, said “It’s great that we have been awarded this grant and we can’t wait to -
Toddlers, knights and golden bears
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/creative-families23 Mar 2019: While their children are learning about local history, such as the Cambridge Hoard, which was found hidden at Chesterton Lane Corner, parents are also discovering treasures of their own that resonate ... We’ve talked about it at home.”. “The Museum -
Until lions write their own history… | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/until-lions-write-their-own-history12 Jul 2013: Search. Search. Until lions write their own history…. News. Until lions write their own history….. ... Last year award-winning contemporary ceramicist Edmund de Waal embedded his porcelain works into the very ground on which the building stands for -
Revealed: face of ‘ordinary poor’ man from medieval Cambridge |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/revealed-face-of-ordinary-poor-man-from-medieval-cambridge20 Mar 2017: The work is one of the first outputs from the Wellcome Trust-funded project ‘After the plague: health and history in medieval Cambridge’ for which Robb is principal investigator. ... Originally a small building on a patch of waste ground, the -
Young archaeologists dig up a mystery | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/young-archaeologists-dig-up-a-mystery4 Jul 2007: The scheme, based at the University of Cambridge, aims to bring together school pupils, rural residents, local history societies and the University in an ongoing archaeological investigation into the development of -
Young archaeologists dig up a mystery | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/young-archaeologists-dig-up-a-mystery4 Jul 2007: The scheme, based at the University of Cambridge, aims to bring together school pupils, rural residents, local history societies and the University in an ongoing archaeological investigation into the development of -
Churchill’s colourful traits revealed | University of Cambridge
https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/news/churchills-colourful-traits-revealed8 Jul 2015: Designed to offer special access to places that are normally closed to the public or charge admission, the initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and -
Movers and shakers
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/gold-of-the-great-steppe-exhibition14 Oct 2021: Movers and shakers. How the Saka people of the Great Steppe made history and great art. ... In 2019, the Fitzwilliam Museum and McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research began working with East Kazakhstan’s Regional Museum of Local History to -
Dr Patricia Fara awarded the BSHS Dingle Prize | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/dr-patricia-fara-awarded-the-bshs-dingle-prize14 Jul 2011: It goes to the author whose book best represents “history of science, technology, and medicine” and is “accessible to a wide audience of non-specialists”. ... The long-list, comprising 16 books, included biographies of people and objects, local -
Record numbers for Open Cambridge and Bridge The Gap | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/record-numbers-for-open-cambridge-and-bridge-the-gap14 Sep 2009: of thousands of pounds for local charities. ... A series of talks on Saturday explored different aspects of the University’s story so far, covering local history, architecture and town and gown relations through the centuries. -
Meet Cambridge’s very own champion of open spaces | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/meet-cambridges-very-own-champion-of-open-spaces9 Sep 2011: smile. As well as being a street cleaner, he is a qualified guide and gives talks to schools and community groups, both about rubbish and the environment and about local history. ... Showing local residents around the streets where they live is immensely -
Two Honorary MAs awarded for outstanding service | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/two-honorary-mas-awarded-for-outstanding-service17 Jul 2009: He has a history degree from the University of Sheffield and uses the Cambridgeshire Collection to research his tours. ... He has written for local history journals and The Guardian, and regularly speaks at schools and community groups on local history -
Curiouser and curiouser: Exhibitions and displays during Open…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/curiouser-and-curiouser-exhibitions-and-displays-during-open-cambridge-201821 Aug 2018: Designed to offer special access to places that are normally closed to the public or charge admission, the initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and -
Turn over a new leaf at the Institute of Continuing Education |…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/turn-over-a-new-leaf-at-the-institute-of-continuing-education10 Aug 2013: Where possible, the practical classes make use of local Cambridge resources such as the University Botanic Garden and the Department of Zoology. ... Other subjects on offer in October include Archaeology, Coaching, English Literature, History of Art, -
Celebrating Cambridge: a small city with big ideas | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/news/celebrating-cambridge-a-small-city-with-big-ideas7 Jul 2015: Another talk not to be missed is ‘The History of rowing in Cambridge’. ... Designed to offer special access to places that are normally closed to the public or charge admission, the initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the -
Alternative 800th public lecture series launched | University of…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/alternative-800th-public-lecture-series-launched2 Oct 2009: It has been organised by the Community Affairs Team and Cambridge City Council after a public lecture on local history aimed at senior citizens drew very positive feedback earlier in the ... You don’t have to be an expert in statistics or history to -
Opinion: Old soldiers, old divisions are central in new Mozambique…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/opinion-old-soldiers-old-divisions-are-central-in-new-mozambique-conflict13 Jul 2016: The conflict has served to consolidate local support for Renamo, which had previously fought the government from 1976 to 1992. ... When people talked about local history, they evoked divisions going back to the independence struggle in the 1960s. -
Former coal mining communities have less faith in politics than other …
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/former-coal-mining-communities-have-less-faith-in-politics-than-other-left-behind-areas20 Sep 2021: Survey respondents from these areas were 'matched' to respondents with similar personal characteristics, income levels and education from locations with comparable levels of poverty – but no history of mining. ... do not have a shared local history of -
King’s College Chapel: an architectural masterpiece and the man who…
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/kings-college-chapel-an-architectural-masterpiece-and-the-man-who-told-its-story16 Dec 2015: As a sought-after public speaker, Saltmarsh seldom turned down an invitation to talk to local groups. ... A dedicated scholar of local history, he took undergraduates on walks through Cambridge and out into the countryside, teaching them to observe and -
University of Cambridge Research Horizons
https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/issue_19_research_horizons.pdf1 Oct 2012: By asking key questions about the impactof ‘care in the community’ in the 18th century,Foyster hopes that her research will bridgesocial and medical history. ... Mostwomen who develop breast cancer havelittle or no family history of the disease. -
2 Media and Identity in Wartime Donbas, 2014-2017 Jon ...
https://www.cam.ac.uk/sites/www.cam.ac.uk/files/jon_roozenbeek_-_media_and_identity_in_wartime_donbas_2014-2017.pdf27 Apr 2022: tactical and short-lived, vocalised rarely and inconsistently on the pages of local. ... radicals. unrepresentative of the rest of the country. Internally (addressing the local population),.
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