What is Capturing Cambridge?
Capturing Cambridge brings local history to life, mapping the rich heritage of Cambridge and its surrounding area. Explore over 15,000 records detailing the stories of local people, landmarks, and communities, spanning from ancient times to the present day.
Click on our interactive Map to explore the many fascinating stories about Cambridgeshire.
The Capturing Cambridge website was started by the Mill Road History Project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund from 2013-16. Since 2016, the Museum of Cambridge has managed and run Capturing Cambridge.
We are always seeking contributions to the project. If you have any stories or photos related to Cambridgeshire that you would like to contribute, please get in touch by completing our Contact Us form.
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Cambridgeshire in the Second World War
The presentation here shows photos and stories drawn largely from Capturing Cambridge which reveal the variety of experiences that the people of Cambridgeshire had in World War Two from 1939 to VE Day in 1945.
Cambridgeshire in the Second World War
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The Museum has told the extraordinary stories of ordinary people since 1936. We care for our collection of over 40,000 everyday objects, which evoke the diverse daily lives of those living in this region over the last 300 years. We are open six days a week during term time and seven days a week during the school holidays.
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