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Black-and-white photo of a historic building with a sloped roof, chimneys, and a second-floor balcony, situated on a dirt road with large trees in the background. Cherry Hinton High Street looking north c.1921
A black-and-white photo of a rowing team with eight rowers and a coxswain on The River Cam, Cambridge. with distant buildings and trees in the background. Arthur Cruden cox. c.1920
Black and white photo of a street with a vintage lamp post, trees, and Ely Cathedral in the background.
A stone aqueduct with arches over a grassy area with bushes and trees, in black and white.

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I am a local historian, landscape archaeologist, researcher, and author based in Cambridge, UK. My work focuses on uncovering and interpreting the past through original historical research and archaeological analysis. I share many of my findings here, offering insights into the rich history of landscapes, communities, and individuals.

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Can you help find the missing cross, lectern and visitors book? Lost Relic of Changi: The Missing Cross and a Veteran’s Legacy Visit my website (link in bio -Cambridgeshire page) to read this poignant account, given by Patricia Curry of Cambrid
This evening’s lovely visit to Newnham College to give a talk ☀️
New and updated website now live, feel free to take a peek 🤗 https://www.michellebullivant.com
Christmas time at dads place with the lovely Jim and John Woodhouse bringing the afternoon entertainment & emotions 🎄🎅🏼🩷
Come along and visit the Cherry Hinton and Springstead Christmas Tree Festival which is being held at St Andrew’s Church, Cherry Hinton, from Monday 9th to Friday 13th December. I will be having a tree at the festival, so come along and have a
Lovely Cherry Hinton Remembrance service’s today, both at the war memorial recreation ground and later at St Andrew’s. It was also the presenting of the new information board which tells the history of the recreation ground and how the wh
👻 Grisly Tales Walk of Cherry Hinton with Meal & Drink 👻 Are you brave enough to uncover the dark past of Cherry Hinton? Join us for a spine-tingling walk through the village’s most grisly tales, followed by a hearty meal and drink to ca
On Tuesday the deputy mayor opened the much needed new toilet block, including a ‘Changing Places’ facility, at our historic Cherry Hinton Hall - Local councillors and members of the Friends of Cherry Hinton Hall were in attendance. You c
🍻 Discover the lost charm of Cherry Hinton’s beloved beer haven, The Hopbine. Nestled at the northern end of Cherry Hinton on the western side of the High Street, this historical gem thrived for about a century, from at least 1851 to the 1950s
The newly installed artwork at Tottenhoe Court, Colville Road - based on the history of Cherry Hinton, Cambridge. - (link in bio Cherry Hinton History section) #cherryhinton #localhistory #communityart #cambridgehistory #cherryhintonhistory #bullivan
Peter Filby 1948-2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our friend and colleague in local history studies, Peter Filby. Peter died peacefully at Arthur Rank Hospice on Monday 22nd January 2024. He served on the Committee of Ca
Bit of Thursday evening flop - with Bessie dog and slim Bob #archaeologistsofinstagram #historiansofinstagram #blackdogsofinstagram #burnout #asd #library #skeleton #cockerspaniel #cambridge #bullivant
Merry Christmas - time to finish getting those stocking fillers!
The History of the Cambridge Steam Laundry Company, Laundry Lane, Cherry Hinton is now available to read in the Cherry Hinton section of my website, along with Penny Nicholas' memories of living in Laundry Lane and the connection to Pink Floyd! Link
Chillin’ out with Bob and Bessie dog 😊🤗 #skeletonbob #medicalskeletons #cocker #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielsofinstagram #historian #archaeologistsofinstagram #archaeologists #landscapearchaeologist #bullivant #books #homelibrary

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