Magdalene Bridge
This history trail audio is narrated by the poet Michael Rosen, with script researched by Helen Weinstein and the team at Historyworks. This recording is part of a series of Cambridge history trails which have lyrics inspired by 'history beneath our feat' performed by local schoolchildren, with poems by the top poet Michael Rosen and songs by the funny team at CBBC's songwriters commissioned by...
4m Aug 17, 2016
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Cambridge Coat of Arms
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ If you look up in Cambridge you can spot the Coat of Arms on bridges, signs, and above the door of the Guildhall. The Coat of Arms of Cambridge shows the River Cam with three ships on the water to demonstrate the important role the river played in the development of the city as a market town, ...
1m Aug 17, 2016
1m
Marshall Company
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ Marshall of Cambridge was established in 1909 by David Gregory Marshall as a car vehicle business, specialising as a chauffeur drive company. It was located in a small lock-up garage in Brunswick Gardens. Marshall’s first involvement in aviation dates back to 1912, when its mechanics helped r...
1m Aug 17, 2016
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Barnwell Priory
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ Barnwell Priory was founded in 1092 and is the Abbey for which Abbey ward is named! It hosted numerous medieval kings and even a Parliament. But it was not always popular. It survived a revolt launched by angry locals in 1381, and150 years later it became the target of a more powerful foe, Kin...
1m Aug 17, 2016
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Cambridge Brick & Tile Works
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ There were kilns with very tall chimneys, used to make bricks and tiles in the 1800s and 1900s. They were located in buildings stretching across a vast area on both sides of the Newmarket Road and all the way over to Coldham’s Lane, now known as Cambridge Retail Park. This means that there use...
1m Aug 17, 2016
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Cambridge Gas Works
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ Prior to the mid-1820s there were no streetlights in Cambridge so gas pioneer, John Grafton was employed by the Cambridge Improvement Commissioners to light the streets with gas made from burning coal in vessels called ‘retorts’. The coal was brought to Cambridge by river using boats called ‘l...
2m Aug 17, 2016
2m
Cambridge Museum of Technology (Riverside)
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ As the population of Cambridge surged with businesses and housing, plus the University growing, there was a problem with sewage and smells in the River Cam. Not only did this cause discomfort to breathing and health problems, it also spread diseases, such as typhoid. The terrible stench and st...
2m Aug 17, 2016
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The Leper Chapel
This history trail audio is narrated by the poet Michael Rosen, with script researched by Helen Weinstein and the team at Historyworks. This recording is part of a series of Cambridge history trails which have lyrics inspired by 'history beneath our feat' performed by local schoolchildren, with poems by the top poet Michael Rosen and songs by the funny team at CBBC's songwriters commissioned by...
2m Aug 17, 2016
2m
Coprolite Mining
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ The industry began in the mid 19th century, when shortage of food after the Napoleonic Wars caused an influx in demand for fertilizers. The coprolite itself is fossilized dinosaur faeces which, when ground up, can be mixed with acid or water to make fertilizer. This fertilizer was discovered w...
2m Aug 17, 2016
2m
Cambridge United
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ The team was established in 1912 and initially named “Abbey United”, after the Abbey area where it was set up. The team settled in the Abbey Stadium and after years of playing local amateur leagues, became professional in 1949. Cambridge United Football Club entered the promised land of the Fo...
1m Aug 17, 2016
1m
Flying Reptiles and Dinosaurs
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ Back in the mid 19th Century coprolite mining took place on Coldham’s Common, it was discovered that flying reptiles used to live around Coldham’s Common millions of years ago! The coprolite itself is fossilised faeces which, when ground up, can be mixed with acid or water to make fertiliser. ...
2m Aug 17, 2016
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Coldham's Common
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ Coldham’s Common is one of twelve commons in Cambridge. In the Middle Ages the area of Abbey was rural with farms and the work done by peasants. They had strips of land where they grew their own food. Peasants had to work on their lord’s land growing the lord’s food. Cows and sheep and horses ...
2m Aug 17, 2016
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Abbey Meadows Estate & School
For more details visit http://www.creatingmycambridge.com/trails/from-abbey-meadows-to-market-square/ Cambridge is growing! The number of people living in the city is already 123,000, with nearly 30,000 more expected by 2020. People need homes and flats and new buildings are springing up all around the city. But this isn’t the first time builders have been busy. In 1801 there were just 252 peo...
1m Aug 17, 2016
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Water of Life Part 2
WRITTEN BY SUE HARRIS (Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network) Recorded in rehearsal with St Matthew's Choir KS2 It's the water of lifeThe stuff that you're made ofIt's the water of lifeThe stuff that we drinkIt's the water of lifePure and simple - H2 ODon't let it all go - down the sink!
1m Jul 18, 2016
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Water of Life both parts
WRITTEN BY SUE HARRIS (Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network) Recorded in rehearsal with St Matthew's Choir KS2 It's the water of lifeThe stuff that you're made ofIt's the water of lifeThe stuff that we drinkIt's the water of lifePure and simple - H2 ODon't let it all go - down the sink!
17s Jul 18, 2016
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Water of Life Part 1
WRITTEN BY SUE HARRIS (Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network) Recorded in rehearsal with St Matthew's Choir KS2 It's the water of lifeThe stuff that you're made ofIt's the water of lifeThe stuff that we drinkIt's the water of lifePure and simple - H2 ODon't let it all go - down the sink!
1m Jul 18, 2016
1m
Hobson's Choice
Based on the story of Cambridge's Tudor Postie and Innkeeper, Thomas Hobson, with lyrics by Dave Cohen, chief songerwriter of CBBC's Horrible Histories, written in collaboration with Helen Weinstein who commissioned the song at Historyworks for children, families, teachers schools to enjoy! Lyrics below: LYRICSHobson's Choice isHobson's Choice isFor a speedy horseVery best of courseFaster fast...
25s Jul 18, 2016
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Water of Life Melody
WRITTEN BY SUE HARRIS (Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network) Recorded in rehearsal with St Matthew's Choir KS2 It's the water of lifeThe stuff that you're made ofIt's the water of lifeThe stuff that we drinkIt's the water of lifePure and simple - H2 ODon't let it all go - down the sink!
1m Jul 18, 2016
1m
Hobson's Choice Round
Based on the story of Cambridge's Tudor Postie and Innkeeper, Thomas Hobson, with lyrics by Dave Cohen, chief songerwriter of CBBC's Horrible Histories, written in collaboration with Helen Weinstein who commissioned the song at Historyworks for children, families, teachers schools to enjoy! Lyrics below: LYRICSHobson's Choice isHobson's Choice isFor a speedy horseVery best of courseFaster fast...
29s Jul 18, 2016
29s
012 Stomping Through The Common
Written and Performed by Zahab
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
011 Time Travel
Written and Performed by Momin, Malachi, Gaspar and Thomas
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
010 Dinosaur History
Written and Performed by Kyrah, Keira, Rhiannon, Katie
1m Jul 11, 2016
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010 Dinosaur History with Body Pecussion
Written and Performed by Kyrah, Keira, Rhiannon, Katie
1m Jul 11, 2016
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009 Coldham's Common Coprolite
Written and Performed by Scarlet, Kyleisha, Saarah, Lewis and Humayra
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
008 Geological Time
Written and Performed by Sami, Raquib, Nat, Ben and Cassidy
1m Jul 11, 2016
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007 As The Years Go By
Written and Performed by Lola, Kate and Natalie
1m Jul 11, 2016
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006 Back Through The Past
Written and Performed by Aimee, Abbie, Josieand Eleanor
1m Jul 11, 2016
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005 Clatter of the Pick-Ax
Written and Performed by Thomas D, Tom and Kurtis
2m Jul 11, 2016
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004 Digging, Digging, Digging
Written and Performed by Eva, Caroline, Rebecca and Kieran
29s Jul 11, 2016
29s
003 That's Where Dinosaurs Used to Be
Written and Performed by Bobby, Nathan, Theo and Jack
30s Jul 11, 2016
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002 History Beneath Your Feet
Written and Performed by Tilly and Grace
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
001 Have You Ever
Written and Performed by Phoebe, Sara, Ebony and Kala
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
Hobson's Horses Round
Song Performed by St Philip's CoE Primary School Year 5 Pupils - based on the story of Cambridge's Tudor Postie and Innkeeper, Thomas Hobson, with lyrics by Dave Cohen, chief songerwriter of CBBC's Horrible Histories, written in collaboration with Helen Weinstein who commissioned the song at Historyworks for children, families, teachers schools to enjoy! Lyrics below: LYRICSHobson's HorsesHobs...
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
Hobson's Horses
Song Performed by St Philip's CoE Primary School Year 5 Pupils - based on the story of Cambridge's Tudor Postie and Innkeeper, Thomas Hobson, with lyrics by Dave Cohen, chief songerwriter of CBBC's Horrible Histories, written in collaboration with Helen Weinstein who commissioned the song at Historyworks for children, families, teachers schools to enjoy! Lyrics below: LYRICSHobson's Choice isH...
18s Jul 11, 2016
18s
Sea Horses Round
Seahorses Song Performed By Spinney Primary School Choir with lyrics by Dave Cohen, chief songerwriter of CBBC's Horrible Histories, written in collaboration with Helen Weinstein who commissioned the song at Historyworks for children, families, teachers schools to enjoy! Lyrics below: To the tune of Three Blind Mice LYRICSSea hors-es, See them on, Cambridge Coat of Arms, Why? What are their c...
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
One Red Apple Round
Song Performed By Spinney School Choir
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
One Red Apple
Song Performed by the Spinney Primary School Choir Song - based on the story of Cambridge's Isaac Newton, with lyrics by Dave Cohen, chief songerwriter of CBBC's Horrible Histories, written in collaboration with Helen Weinstein who commissioned the song at Historyworks for children, families, teachers schools to enjoy! Lyrics below: LYRICSOne red apple falling to the groundThis was something I...
1m Jul 11, 2016
1m
030 Shadows That Come
Written and performed by David
1m Jul 11, 2016
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029 Me
Written and performed by Finn
1m Jul 11, 2016
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028 Phoenix
Written and performed by Elia
1m Jul 11, 2016
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027 Round the Whizzing Staircase
Written and performed by Tilly
17s Jul 11, 2016
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026 St Mary's Steep Stairs
Written and performed by Megan
28s Jul 11, 2016
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025 St Mary's Stairs
Written and performed by Lydia
1m Jul 11, 2016
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024 Round and Round
Written and performed by Jake
1m Jul 11, 2016
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023 Dragon
Written and performed by Rosie
25s Jul 11, 2016
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022 The Aincient Stairs
Written and performed by Ross
26s Jul 11, 2016
26s
021 What Are We
Written and performed by Jasmine
1m Jul 11, 2016
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020 123 Words
Written and performed by Laura
1m Jul 11, 2016
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019 Spiraling Staircase Situation
Written and performed by Rosa
1m Jul 11, 2016
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018 Curly Stairs
Written and performed by Charlie
14s Jul 11, 2016
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