Dangerous Show

For much of human history, wherever people gathered, there was always a chance of something dangerous happening, but this seems to have been particularly common for shows, as many people often crowded into a small space, often lit by open flames. One of Cambridgeshire’s greatest tragedies happened at a puppet show. This is from Honor … Continue reading →

High Church in a Low Town

Cambridge is in the east of England, so close to the heartland of the Roundheads in the Civil War, so should be all low church, ie simple decoration, and practice. So it is a surprise to find such an ornate High church in St Clements. It smells gorgeous, and has lots of paintings of the … Continue reading →

Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

This is one of the strangest buildings – classical and white outside, dimly lit opulence inside. A wonderful collection of art from ancient to the latest.A lovely place. a rather bad pic of my favourite sculptor’s work, E.H. Bailey