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Cambridge photographer behind 'A Cambridge Diary' - 5,000 continuous daily pictures at www.cambridgediary.co.uk. Published by https://cambridgebooks.co.uk

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 12h

14th October 2020
The Senate House at 11mm.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 12h

14th October 2018
The hollowed stone that encases the bell push at the Porter’s Lodge at Peterhouse used to be a mortar in the old kitchen. It was repurposed for its current use when the building was transformed into a Porter’s Lodge in 1821.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 1d

13th October 2015
Extras waiting for the call whilst filming Grantchester ten years ago.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 1d

13th October 2019
The crew of a rowing eight enjoys a misty autumnal morning at Long Reach.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 2d

12th October 2015
Ten years ago today. James Norton as sleuthing vicar Sidney Chambers in the ITV Series Grantchester. Filming began on King's Parade at The Copper Kettle.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 2d

12th October 2018
A doorman keeps a low profile outside the Pint Shop.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 3d

11th October 2020
A passing 1930s de Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide aircraft hides amongst the pigeons above Gonville & Caius College.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 4d

10th October 2020
When you really don't want to take that next tour.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 4d

9th October 2020
Five years ago, before there Abbey-Chesterton bridge was installed.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 4d

9th October 2020
In 2020, due to social distancing, students receive picnic hampers in place of the traditional matriculation dinner.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 5d

9th October 2018
A new student at Downing College strolls past the library to take his place in the official matriculation photograph.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight's walk home.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 5d

8th October 2025
Green Street

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 6d

8th October 2015
Ten years ago today on Trinity Street.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 6d

8th October 2019
Dame Sally Davies is installed as the new Master of Trinity College.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 7d

7th October 2020
The Church of Our Lady of The Assumption and The English Martyrs.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 7d

7th October 2018
The organist at St Botolph’s Church practices for the Sung Eucharist later that day.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 8d

6th October 2025
Dressing for the environment.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 8d

6th October 2019
At the ‘Blessing of the Animals’ at Great St Mary’s Church, all creatures great and small are celebrated in only mild chaos.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 9d

5th October 2015
A surreal moment on Trinity Street ten years ago.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 9d

5th October 2018
A pedestrian brings colour to Trumpington Street on an otherwise grey day.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 10d

Tonight's walk home.

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 10d

4th October 2018
Two students go underground at Emmanuel College as they make their way from North Court to the Queen’s Building under Emmanuel Street, using the College’s private tunnel.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti...

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Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 11d

Oh yes :)

Cambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 11d

This is the only copy of 'Light & Shade' in the world!
It's not published yet but would you like to see it?
It's not bound but if you would like to take a look through its pages then pop in to Cambridge Contemporary Art on Trinity Street where it's on display

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