Cambridge Diary
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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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5th December 2023
As the full moon eased itself between the turrets of an illuminated King’s College Chapel, this image was the final photograph of the A Cambridge Diary project and marked the end of over thirteen years of continuous daily pictures.
As the full moon eased itself between the turrets of an illuminated King’s College Chapel, this image was the final photograph of the A Cambridge Diary project and marked the end of over thirteen years of continuous daily pictures.
When you think it might be fun to go walkies on the ice but then you get cold feet 🙂 Yup - the Fens are frozen again and the skaters are out!
January 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
When you think it might be fun to go walkies on the ice but then you get cold feet 🙂 Yup - the Fens are frozen again and the skaters are out!
4th January 2023
Daze IV, 2014, a life-size sculpture of the human form by University of Cambridge alumnus and celebrated sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, keeps watch at the University’s Sidgwick Site.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'.
Daze IV, 2014, a life-size sculpture of the human form by University of Cambridge alumnus and celebrated sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, keeps watch at the University’s Sidgwick Site.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'.
January 4, 2026 at 8:52 AM
4th January 2023
Daze IV, 2014, a life-size sculpture of the human form by University of Cambridge alumnus and celebrated sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, keeps watch at the University’s Sidgwick Site.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'.
Daze IV, 2014, a life-size sculpture of the human form by University of Cambridge alumnus and celebrated sculptor Sir Antony Gormley, keeps watch at the University’s Sidgwick Site.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'.
3rd January 2025
... whilst, in the countryside, a waterway retreats from another.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
... whilst, in the countryside, a waterway retreats from another.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
January 3, 2026 at 8:47 AM
3rd January 2025
... whilst, in the countryside, a waterway retreats from another.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
... whilst, in the countryside, a waterway retreats from another.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
2nd January 2021
January 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
2nd January 2021
2nd January 2023
In Cambridge, in January, a pathway presses towards one sunset...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
In Cambridge, in January, a pathway presses towards one sunset...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
January 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
2nd January 2023
In Cambridge, in January, a pathway presses towards one sunset...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
In Cambridge, in January, a pathway presses towards one sunset...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
1st January 2023
In Cambridge, in January, the postbox in St John's College awaits the New Year mail.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
In Cambridge, in January, the postbox in St John's College awaits the New Year mail.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
January 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
1st January 2023
In Cambridge, in January, the postbox in St John's College awaits the New Year mail.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
In Cambridge, in January, the postbox in St John's College awaits the New Year mail.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
'Ensanguining the skies
How heavily it dies Into the west away;
Past touch and sight and sound,
No further to be found,
How hopeless underground,
Falls the remorseful day'
31st December 2025
How heavily it dies Into the west away;
Past touch and sight and sound,
No further to be found,
How hopeless underground,
Falls the remorseful day'
31st December 2025
December 31, 2025 at 7:19 PM
'Ensanguining the skies
How heavily it dies Into the west away;
Past touch and sight and sound,
No further to be found,
How hopeless underground,
Falls the remorseful day'
31st December 2025
How heavily it dies Into the west away;
Past touch and sight and sound,
No further to be found,
How hopeless underground,
Falls the remorseful day'
31st December 2025
31st December 2021
Birds circle above the market square in the final sunset of the year.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
Birds circle above the market square in the final sunset of the year.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
31st December 2021
Birds circle above the market square in the final sunset of the year.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
Birds circle above the market square in the final sunset of the year.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
30th December 2025
Probably my last picture for this year. Wishing you all a brighter 2026.
Probably my last picture for this year. Wishing you all a brighter 2026.
December 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
30th December 2025
Probably my last picture for this year. Wishing you all a brighter 2026.
Probably my last picture for this year. Wishing you all a brighter 2026.
30th December 2024
A cyclist on Trinity Street salutes the sun.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
A cyclist on Trinity Street salutes the sun.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
30th December 2024
A cyclist on Trinity Street salutes the sun.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
A cyclist on Trinity Street salutes the sun.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
30th December 2020
All is golden in the morning at Grantchester Meadows.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
All is golden in the morning at Grantchester Meadows.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
December 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
30th December 2020
All is golden in the morning at Grantchester Meadows.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
All is golden in the morning at Grantchester Meadows.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
29th December 2018
The daylight drought of winter days brings a bleakness to the early afternoon on Coe Fen.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
The daylight drought of winter days brings a bleakness to the early afternoon on Coe Fen.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
December 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
29th December 2018
The daylight drought of winter days brings a bleakness to the early afternoon on Coe Fen.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
The daylight drought of winter days brings a bleakness to the early afternoon on Coe Fen.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
29th December 2020
Christmas lights at Creek House reflect in the old course of the River Nene at Upwell in the Fen.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
Christmas lights at Creek House reflect in the old course of the River Nene at Upwell in the Fen.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
29th December 2020
Christmas lights at Creek House reflect in the old course of the River Nene at Upwell in the Fen.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
Christmas lights at Creek House reflect in the old course of the River Nene at Upwell in the Fen.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
27th December 2020
The lantern over the path to St Giles’ church displays the building’s antiquity.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
The lantern over the path to St Giles’ church displays the building’s antiquity.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
December 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
27th December 2020
The lantern over the path to St Giles’ church displays the building’s antiquity.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
The lantern over the path to St Giles’ church displays the building’s antiquity.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
27th December 2021
As one passes the oldest licensed ale house in the city ...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
As one passes the oldest licensed ale house in the city ...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
27th December 2021
As one passes the oldest licensed ale house in the city ...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
As one passes the oldest licensed ale house in the city ...
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
26th December 2022
The King of barrel-rolling gets Grantchester's annual Boxing Day race off to an illustrious start.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
The King of barrel-rolling gets Grantchester's annual Boxing Day race off to an illustrious start.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
26th December 2022
The King of barrel-rolling gets Grantchester's annual Boxing Day race off to an illustrious start.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
The King of barrel-rolling gets Grantchester's annual Boxing Day race off to an illustrious start.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
25th December 2015
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
December 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
25th December 2015
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
25th December 2021
On Christmas Day, crocheted characters on a nativity post box topper in Histon search for the Star of Bethlehem.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
On Christmas Day, crocheted characters on a nativity post box topper in Histon search for the Star of Bethlehem.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
25th December 2021
On Christmas Day, crocheted characters on a nativity post box topper in Histon search for the Star of Bethlehem.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
On Christmas Day, crocheted characters on a nativity post box topper in Histon search for the Star of Bethlehem.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
25th December 2020
On Christmas Day, all is calm, all is bright on Magdalene Street.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
On Christmas Day, all is calm, all is bright on Magdalene Street.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
December 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
25th December 2020
On Christmas Day, all is calm, all is bright on Magdalene Street.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
On Christmas Day, all is calm, all is bright on Magdalene Street.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
24th December 2020
On Christmas Eve, Santa begins his deliveries a day early at Riverside.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
On Christmas Eve, Santa begins his deliveries a day early at Riverside.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
December 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
24th December 2020
On Christmas Eve, Santa begins his deliveries a day early at Riverside.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
On Christmas Eve, Santa begins his deliveries a day early at Riverside.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
23rd December 2021
Someone ready for Christmas checks the skies.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
Someone ready for Christmas checks the skies.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
23rd December 2021
Someone ready for Christmas checks the skies.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
Someone ready for Christmas checks the skies.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
23rd December 2020
Five years ago today at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Five years ago today at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
December 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
23rd December 2020
Five years ago today at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Five years ago today at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
22nd December 2021
One of the first cyclists to cross the newly opened Abbey-Chesterton Bridge arrives prepared for all weathers.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
One of the first cyclists to cross the newly opened Abbey-Chesterton Bridge arrives prepared for all weathers.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
22nd December 2021
One of the first cyclists to cross the newly opened Abbey-Chesterton Bridge arrives prepared for all weathers.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
One of the first cyclists to cross the newly opened Abbey-Chesterton Bridge arrives prepared for all weathers.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
23rd December 2018
1/3 The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live from King’s College Chapel, marks the start of Christmas for many people around the world. The service is attended by members of King’s College and their guests, with 500 tickets available to the public...
1/3 The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live from King’s College Chapel, marks the start of Christmas for many people around the world. The service is attended by members of King’s College and their guests, with 500 tickets available to the public...
December 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
23rd December 2018
1/3 The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live from King’s College Chapel, marks the start of Christmas for many people around the world. The service is attended by members of King’s College and their guests, with 500 tickets available to the public...
1/3 The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live from King’s College Chapel, marks the start of Christmas for many people around the world. The service is attended by members of King’s College and their guests, with 500 tickets available to the public...
22nd December 2019
A young girl follows the Christmas carols service by candlelight at Great St Mary’s Church.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
A young girl follows the Christmas carols service by candlelight at Great St Mary’s Church.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
December 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
22nd December 2019
A young girl follows the Christmas carols service by candlelight at Great St Mary’s Church.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.
A young girl follows the Christmas carols service by candlelight at Great St Mary’s Church.
Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Time & Space'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-ti... and all bookshops.