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Cambridgeshire Collection

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: PC John Soanes wearing the new helmets which have been issued to officers in Essex

PC John Soanes wearing the new helmets which have been issued to officers in Essex, as he takes a last look at the old ones, 1969

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Young people enjoying the warm spring time sunshine at the Jesus Green, Cambridge

Young people enjoying the warm spring time sunshine at the Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, open air swimming pool. May 1958

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Barry and Alex Pendray from Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire

Barry and Alex Pendray from Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire, have converted a double decker bus into a mobile home, 12th April 1977

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Mrs Marj Cullen at St Neots Childrens Home, Cambridgeshire, 21st June 1974

Mrs Marj Cullen at St Neots Childrens Home, Cambridgeshire, 21st June 1974

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham and lady mayoress ride the dodgem cars at the Reach Fair

Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham and lady mayoress ride the dodgem cars at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Contestants in the St Neots Carnival Queen Contest pose for a photograph

Contestants in the St Neots Carnival Queen Contest pose for a photograph. 25th August 1981

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Grantchester after flooding caused by heavy rain, January 1968

Scenes on the River Cam in Grantchester after flooding caused by heavy rain, January 1968

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Patrol Car, Cambridge Police Feature, 28th July 1986

Patrol Car, Cambridge Police Feature, 28th July 1986

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Head balancing act in the ring at the Bertram Mills Circus in Cambridge April 1959

Head balancing act in the ring at the Bertram Mills Circus in Cambridge April 1959

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: A man dressed in victorian clothing, wearing a false beard

A man dressed in victorian clothing, wearing a false beard and riding a penny-farthing as part of the Cambridge Goes Gay celebrations. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, June 1947

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Firemans Pole Drop at Cambridge Fire Station, 25th October 1964

Firemans Pole Drop at Cambridge Fire Station, 25th October 1964

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction

Line of buses in traffic jam, Market Square, Cambridge, caused by ongoing construction work, 16th September 1965

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Norman Cement Works Feature, Coldhams Lane, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, September 1972

Norman Cement Works Feature, Coldhams Lane, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, September 1972

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Picture taken in Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Picture shows

Picture taken in Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Picture shows the famous chain of butcher shops Dewhurst on the left of the picture. Mill Road is a street in southeast Cambridge, England

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Picture taken inside Peppercorns Delicatessen on Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Picture taken inside Peppercorns Delicatessen on Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Picture shows cheeses and chilled foods not he left

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Picture shows Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Peppercorns Delicatessen

Picture shows Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Peppercorns Delicatessen is seen on the left of the picture. Mill Road is a street in southeast Cambridge, England

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Off Licence on 195 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire in 1963

Off Licence on 195 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire in 1963. The signs outside suggest it sells Green King Lager and Old Holborn Tobacco amongst other things

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Two Huntingdon police car drivers PC Edward Godfrey and PC Alan Coles pose with their new

Two Huntingdon police car drivers PC Edward Godfrey and PC Alan Coles pose with their new Panda patrol car. Circa 1969

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Dancers in action on stage during the 1982 Team Disco Championships held in Cambridge

Dancers in action on stage during the 1982 Team Disco Championships held in Cambridge. 12th December 1982

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing boats being moored. Circa 1975

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing boats being moored. Circa 1975

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Street Scene alongside the River Cam in Cambridge. 22nd November 1963

Street Scene alongside the River Cam in Cambridge. 22nd November 1963

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge after flooding caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge after flooding caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: A Telex machine in use at St Andrews Street Police Station in Cambridge

A Telex machine in use at St Andrews Street Police Station in Cambridge. October 1964

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: PC Rodney Pope takes control of a new Panda police car for an operation jn Cambridge

PC Rodney Pope takes control of a new Panda police car for an operation jn Cambridge. April 1965

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: A Cambridgeshire police officer driving a Ford Anglia police car at Mildenhall

A Cambridgeshire police officer driving a Ford Anglia police car at Mildenhall, August 1965

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: HRH Queen Elizabeth II visits Addenbrookes Hospital in 1962

HRH Queen Elizabeth II visits Addenbrookes Hospital in 1962. Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Picture shows her majesty talking to the nurses

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: School lunch time at Longsands School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire

School lunch time at Longsands School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The pupils look through into the kitchens where the dinner lady is preparing the food

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Picture shows a policeman on St Andrews Street, Cambridge, allowing traffic past

Picture shows a policeman on St Andrews Street, Cambridge, allowing traffic past. Behind him is Downing Street, and the Norwich Union Building Society. Cambridge

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Cheveley Primary is a vibrant Church of England village school in East Cambridgeshire

Cheveley Primary is a vibrant Church of England village school in East Cambridgeshire (Picture) Playtime at Cheveley Primary School. Circa October 1969

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Picture shows David de Massey, deputy head of Kings Hedges Junior School, Cambridge

Picture shows David de Massey, deputy head of Kings Hedges Junior School, Cambridge. Picture shows David with his pupils in the classroom

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: A district nurse paying a visit to a mother. 5th September 1964

A district nurse paying a visit to a mother. 5th September 1964

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Picture shows Barrington Village, Cambridgeshire. Pupils outside a school

Picture shows Barrington Village, Cambridgeshire. Pupils outside a school. A google search shows that the school in 2021, is Barrington C Of E Primary School

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Christmas Fair at The Rosie Hospital, Cambridges first purpose-built maternity

Christmas Fair at The Rosie Hospital, Cambridges first purpose-built maternity hospital, organised by midwives (left-right) Sue Holland, Alex Le-Roux, Sian Harper and Jean Bunting, Cambridge

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Addenbrookes Hospital Nursing Staff prepare for a new day on the wards, Cambridge

Addenbrookes Hospital Nursing Staff prepare for a new day on the wards, Cambridge, Thursday 24th September 1981

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Hope Nursing Home Brookland Avenue, Cambridge. (Picture) Nurses at work

Hope Nursing Home Brookland Avenue, Cambridge. (Picture) Nurses at work. 29th May 1963

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Dustbin men doing their rounds in the city of Cambridge. Circa 1970s

Dustbin men doing their rounds in the city of Cambridge. Circa 1970s

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Police Cadets, passing out parade at Hinchingbrooke, Cambridgeshire, 27th July 1974

Police Cadets, passing out parade at Hinchingbrooke, Cambridgeshire, 27th July 1974

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Mid-Anglia Constabulary Highway Patrol, now manning the A1 for 24 hours a day

Mid-Anglia Constabulary Highway Patrol, now manning the A1 for 24 hours a day, Cambridgeshire, May 1965

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Prince Charles arrives at Trinity College with Lord Rab Butler, Master of the college

Prince Charles arrives at Trinity College with Lord Rab Butler, Master of the college, on the left. 8/10/67 9763/E

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: The Youth Hostel Association has fitted the 16th Century Elizabethan Houghton Mill

The Youth Hostel Association has fitted the 16th Century Elizabethan Houghton Mill on the River Ouse, near St Ives, Cambridgeshire, to accommodate 56 hostellers

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Prime Minister John Major in a pub in Huntingdon, during the general election campaign

Prime Minister John Major in a pub in Huntingdon, during the general election campaign. 21st March 1992

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Mary Archer, wife of Jeffrey Archer, with their two sons Willian and James

Mary Archer, wife of Jeffrey Archer, with their two sons Willian and James. 26th October 1986

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Mary and Jeffrey Archer walking home from church with their sons William and James

Mary and Jeffrey Archer walking home from church with their sons William and James. Pictured days after the award of a record 00, 000 libel damages

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Mary and Jeffrey Archer pictured days after the award of a record 00, 000 libel damages

Mary and Jeffrey Archer pictured days after the award of a record 00, 000 libel damages. Mr Archer, who had been accused by the Daily Star newspaper of having sex with a prostitute

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: A type 3 class 27 diesel locomotive seen here undergoing routine maintenance at

A type 3 class 27 diesel locomotive seen here undergoing routine maintenance at the Cambridge train sheds 15th October 1962

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Passenger waiting on platform 4 of Cambridge Station Cambridge 15th June 1964

Passenger waiting on platform 4 of Cambridge Station Cambridge 15th June 1964

Background imageCambridgeshire Collection: Mr. R. C. Askew, who has been a dairyman in Willingham for 36 years

Mr. R. C. Askew, who has been a dairyman in Willingham for 36 years, uses a tricycle to deliver his milk Cambridge 15th April 1968



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