Mill Road History

A community project to capture the history of Mill Road using local volunteers. Originally supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

[Mill Road Winter Fair @MillRoadFair]

Cancellation - Mill Road Winter Fair
With great regret, due to Storm Darragh, where wind speeds are predicted to reach 60mph, in addition to rain, organisers have taken the difficult decision to cancel Mill Road Winter Fair on Saturday 7th December. #mrwf #mrwf24 #MillRoad

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

We’ve just sent out our December newsletter with details of our next talk, Mill Road Winter Fair and other goodies. You can read it here https://t.co/KZLJwCFkPh

[Cambridge Museum of Technology @CamTechMuseum]

One week until Cambridge Industrial Archaeology Group's guided heritage walk:
Fri 22 Nov 2024 10:30
£16 (including admission to the Museum)
Groups welcome but advance-booking essential. Meet at Jesus Green Lock. Tickets & logistics:
https://t.co/2ww9W0wBU6

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

@markrwilliamson In case you’re interested we hosted a talk about Dikki, her flight, and the Blue Plaque campaign earlier in the year which you can watch on YouTube at https://t.co/HeYspjmGZn

[Mill-Road.com @MillRoadBridges]

Mill Road Fringe’s annual Summer Shindig is on Sunday 14th July and the weather is (so far) looking warm and sunny. A perfect way to meet friends and enjoy an afternoon/evening of live music in the park. Lots of activities for children.

[Cambridge Festival @Cambridge_Fest]

⛪A talk by local historian Tony Kirby for @MillRoadHistory will explore how places of worship in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties have changed from the 16th century onwards.

https://t.co/1wZfNxkPch

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

Talk tonight at Ross Street Community Centre, The Darwin Family in Cambridge: a Special City Trail, https://t.co/YR2HP3yso1

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

@MillRoadBridges @UCamArchaeology @Cambridge_Uni And related to this we are having a talk/workshop with Kieran on the same subject https://t.co/B5D6oes8XY

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

If you want to have a look inside the old library then the council are opening it up for the afternoon next Friday.

[Cambridgeshire County Council @CambsCC]

We're currently receiving bids for the Mill Road Library in Cambridge.

If you'd like to take a look inside this historic building then come along to an open afternoon on Friday 19 April, between 12 noon and 6pm.

[Museum of Cambridge @MuseumofCamb]

Do you have memories of Cambridgeshire and want to contribute to heritage? Then join us on 28th March 11am-4pm for Capturing Cambridge Open Day! Join us at the Museum of Cambridge where we'll be recording your histories. Save the date and save some heritage!

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

Inside Roll on tapes

[BBC Cambridgeshire @BBCCambs]

'A time capsule to what was going on in the world back then'

Roll on Blank Tapes, the video shop that has been abandoned for 20 years, seeks new life.

Listen is full here: https://t.co/pQxSBzQuzM

[Mill Road Winter Fair @MillRoadFair]

History Tour 2nd Dec. Find out about the local people of #MillRoad: murder, pubs, intrepid women on camels… Meet 8.45am at Mortimer Road. £15 on the day, £13 in advance, under-16s free. Book at https://t.co/[email protected] @MillRoadHistory #mrwf #mwf23

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

This Tuesday, 7:30pm at Ross Street Community Centre.

Claire Martinsen will talk about Henry Gray, who founded the eponymous sports company, and his brothers who achieved world renowned status in the sport of racquets.

https://t.co/Z6sYOIALDs

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

A reminder that Tuesday is our Open Cambridge event. Pop along to Ross Street Community Centre for 7:30pm and share or listen to stories of your interesting or amusing household implements. Free event, open to all.

https://t.co/8R9QUro4f8

[Mill Road Winter Fair @MillRoadFair]

Love film? Join Mill Road Fringe on Saturday 23rd September at ARU's Covent Garden Drama Studio for free screenings of 3 groundbreaking arthouse films. Find out more & reserve seats via our website: https://t.co/k8ysgOK4dX #MillRoadFringe #film #Cambridge #NationalCinemaDay

[BBC Cambridgeshire @BBCCambs]

The Museum Of Cambridge is hosting an exhibition of mini museums this summer.

https://t.co/aYYRJAHjtu

[Mill-Road.com @MillRoadBridges]

Friday 1st September 2023 10:30am Ditchburn Place Gardens, #MillRdCamb Save The Date.
https://t.co/R9fe5yTkpM

[Museum of Cambridge @MuseumofCamb]

Didn't get a chance to come to our private view of Agatha Christie last week? You can still book tickets at our exclusive talk with the collector and curator on 27 July.

Hear from the collector herself about a 15-year-long passion for collecting
https://t.co/xODIhaFpCB

[Mill Road History @MillRoadHistory]

We've just sent out our July Newsletter which you can read here - https://t.co/HrMcnFCPE9