Aaron Greenwood (Fledermaus Media), donated to Cambridge Museum of Technology
'Energy walk': Cambridge's former gasworks
Fri 6 September 2024 - Sun 8 September 2024
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology volunteers (in association with Cambridge Industrial Archaeology Group) invite you to explore the former Cambridge gasworks (off Newmarket Road) and its impact on local society, economy and the environment.
This free, guided tour (on a step-free route around Cheddars Lane, Newmarket Road, River Lane and Riverside) will visit archaeological remains from what was the largest industrial complex in Cambridge: the University and Town Gas-Light Company.
Featuring documentary sources (such as maps, photographs, company records and eyewitness reports), the tour will: explore the sights (and smells) of the former Cambridge gasworks, its operations, stories of its workers, evaluate its environmental impact, and invite participants to assess its legacy: past, present and future.
*This event is part of Open Cambridge. See the full programme here: https://www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/events*
Cost: Free (reserve a place on tour via Museum of Technology website online booking)
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Book your place on a free tour (subject to availability) with an advanced reservation via Cambridge Museum of Technology's website:
* check-out (£0) ticket via online-ticketing system for specified date + time
* maximum 2 reservations per person (email address)
* due to popular demand, registrants will be asked to reconfirm attendance by 31 August 2024 in order to ensure a full tour group.
Enquiries: Gordon Davies Website Email: gordon.davies@museumoftechnology.com Telephone: 07967978854
Timing
In person
All times
| Fri 6 September 2024 | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| Sat 7 September 2024 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Sun 8 September 2024 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM |
Venue
| Please note: this free, urban-walking Open Cambridge tour will NOT include admission to Museum of Technology (for Museum opening hours and tickets, please check www.museumoftechnology.com) | |
| Address: | Cambridge Museum of Technology Meet OUTSIDE upper gate on Cheddars Lane The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD |
| Map | |
| Email: | gordon.davies@museumoftechnology.com |
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