While the museum is currently closed to visitors, join the (virtual) Cambridge Museum of Technology for a video premiere on Monday 9 November 2020, 7.45pm-8.45pm GMT.
David Stubbings, Chairman of Chesterton Local History Society, presents a history of Cambridge’s first public-transport system on the streets of Cambridge: Cambridge Street Tramways.
David has previously explored the history of ferries across the river Cam; in this webinar he continues his exploration of “lost” methods of transport in Cambridge.
This video features exhibits from both Cambridge Museum of Technology and Ipswich Transport Museum. as well as transport publications and local-history collections (Cambridgeshire Collection).
How to watch
The video will premiere on Monday 9 November, 2020, 7:45pm-8.45pm GMT on:
YouTube: watch via the embedded screen on this webpage (above) or directly on the Cambridge Museum of Technology channel
Broadcast in English with subtitles (English -> United Kingdom)
You can submit your questions to the presenter for live response during the premiere via the Comments section on YouTube, Facebook, or this webpage.
Watch again: Crossing the Cam - Ferries in Cambridge
The river Cam is home to lots of river-craft: from rowing boats to barges to pleasure cruisers.
Find out more about Cambridge’s “hidden” history of ferry transport, researched and presented by David Stubbings, Chairman of Chesterton Local History Group (first broadcast June 2020, with subtitles).