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River Cam looking east towards the chimney of Thompsons Lane Electric Power Station c.1895.
River Cam looking east towards the chimney of Thompsons Lane Electric Power Station c.1895.These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
Magdalene Bridge, Garret Hostel Bridge and views from the River Cam c.1890.
Magdalene Bridge, Garret Hostel Bridge and views from the River Cam.1890. These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
Great St Mary’s Passage Cambridge c.1890
Great St Mary's Passage and Great St Mary's Church, Cambridge, from an elevated viewpoint c.1890.
These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
King’s College c.1890
King’s College Cambridge c.1890. These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
King’s Mill Cambridge c.1890
King’s Mill Cambridge c.1890.
These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
The Senate House Cambridge c.1890
The Senate House Cambridge c.1890.
These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
Four men on a rooftop during building works (Cambridge, probable) c.1890
Four men on a rooftop during building works (Cambridge, probable). c.1890. These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
Views of Bene't Street and Free School Lane Cambridge c1890
Views of Bene't Street and Free School Lane Cambridge c1890These photographs are of a previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026. It is one of a series documenting Cambridge and locations throughout Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Market Place c.1890
Cambridge Market Place c.1890. Cambridge Market Place from an elevated viewpoint, Market Hill (north-east view) c.1890. previously unpublished Victorian photograph album acquired at auction in Ely in 2026.