Rob Macfarlane held his audience spellbound in Cambridge on 18 October 2018, which is appropriate for an author whose latest book ‘The Lost Words’ is of spells to be spoken aloud, conjuring back the names of wild creatures that were…
An exciting opportunity to observe the first archaeological dig at Wandlebury in almost 30 years. The most recent excavations at Wandlebury were carried out between 1994-7, by the Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge and the Cambridge Archaeological Unit. Through…
I have just celebrated 2 years volunteering to help the work of local charity Cambridge Past, Present and Future. I have found the experience immensely satisfying. I am primarily based at Wandlebury Country Park where there are an enormous variety…
Keeping Cambridge Special is an initiative started by members of Cambridge Past Present & Future. It aims to get representatives from all sectors of the community together to discuss some of the major challenges facing the greater Cambridge area. With…
A sunny January day saw Shelford Women’s Rugby team swap kicking tees for trees as we welcomed them to Wandlebury Country Park for a volunteering day. The team (and coach Darren) helped us by shifting large logs to the edge…
It seems that everybody agrees that Cambridge has a serious problem with traffic congestion. Most people also agree that this congestion contributes directly to Cambridge’s high levels of air pollution. There is also widespread recognition that these problems, combined with…
Wilbert Vere Awdry (1911 – 1997) was an Anglican clergyman, railway enthusiast and hugely successful children’s author who created the enduringly popular Railway Series of books and characters, including the much-loved Thomas the Tank Engine. Awdry had just become Rector…
We are very pleased to announce Illumina Corporate Foundation as a new corporate supporter of Cambridge Past, Present & Future. Their annual donation is helping to improve the heritage and green spaces in our care and will enable more of their employees…
You can get involved with our new pollinator garden by dedicating a butterfly plaque to a special someone at the beautiful and historic Wandlebury Country Park. The plaques will be displayed on the historic wall next to the garden, which…
Wandlebury Country Park near Cambridge has just welcomed some new residents – a herd of eight Belted Galloway cattle has joined the existing three Highland cattle. They have a distinctive black and white striped coat, a bit like a humbug…
