21st April 2021
#5yearsagotoday A single Oxeye Daisy emerges from the new meadow in front of King's College Chapel - a lone clarion call for the candescent carnival to commence.

21st April 2012
Rockabilly reminiscing at a vintage clothing stall on the market.
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20th April 2011
Fifteen years later, I've just noticed the title on the leaflet he's holding.
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20th April 2021
As face coverings continue to be a legal requirement inside because of the COVID-19 pandemic, two young men extend their masking to Pembroke Street.
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Tonight's walk home.

Last night's walk home.

19th April 2021
Jus' me and my homie shopping.

19th April 2016
#10yearsagotoday A new way of punting or a river re-enactment of Wuthering Heights?

19th April 2021
Caught in the sunlight along an otherwise dull Hobson's Passage, a common pigeon takes on an ephemeral glow.
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18th April 2023
A fellow at Peterhouse has academic leanings.
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18th April 2014
Ushering out at the Senate House.
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Saturday 17th April 2021
Five years ago today Ede & Ravenscroft shut its premises on the day of Prince Philip's funeral.

16th April 2010
Bailing out at Quayside.
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15th April 2010
An impromptu street performance involving hats.
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16th April 2023
At the end of another day and a member of Peterhouse looks for an opening in the traffic.
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14th April 2011
Magdalene Bridge viewed from the roof of The Varsity Hotel.
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14th April 2021
A little bit of yellow something peeps over the walls of Trinity as if lighting the lamp in encouragement #5yearsagotoday

13th April 2015
A giant Playmobil figure catches the attention of a passerby.
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13th April 2022
At the end of another day workers at Trinity College appear to salute the sun.
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Martin Bond | A Cambridge Diary - Cambridge Literary Festival Martin Bond | A Cambridge Diary comes to Cambridge Literary Festival - make sure to get your tickets!

There are only 20 seats left for my talk at Cambridge Literary Festival next week. I'll be signing books and bringing some giveaways so book your place now at www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/.../martin.../

13th April 2024
Chimney sweeps have traditionally been seen as bringers of good luck, wealth and happiness for newlyweds. This particular chap at the West Door of King’s College Chapel is waiting to surprise the couple as they emerge from their wedding.

13th April 2014
Members of Cambridge Swing Dance practice Lindy Hop outside Great St Mary’s Church.
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12th April 2026

12th April 2012
Window signage aptly describes the colour palette of this picture of a contemplative woman in a coffee shop.
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11th April 2013
One of the longest outdoor swimming pools in Europe, at one hundred yards in length, Jesus Green Lido opens for the summer season.
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12th April 2023
Ben Miller, alumnus of St Catharine’s College and actor, makes a run for it during filming of the television series Professor T, in which he plays the role of Professor Jasper Tempest — a genius criminologist at the University, with obsessive compulsive disorder.

2/2 ... enormous bay windows to the front, a canopy above the sun terrace, arched doorways — and a built-in cocktail bar.
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11th April 2023
1|2 A glass staircase is just one of the lovely components of an Art Deco-style house in Queen Edith’s Way. Built in 1938 and named The Sun House, it was designed by W. A. Cairns, with features including sweeping curves ...

10th April 2015
The look of surprise when you realise you are being photographed.
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10th April 2023
Christ's College is reflected in a puddle as a passing cyclist barely troubles the water.
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