One of the things I didn’t expect when I came to live in the Cambridge, is the cattle that roam on several of the commons in the city. It shouldn’t have taken me by surprise. Apparently locals have been using common land to graze their animals since at least the 12th century. I love the … Continue reading A Cambridge A – Z – Cattle on the Commons
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A Cambridge A – Z – Bonfire Night (and inspiration for crime fiction)
Bonfire Night in Cambridge is celebrated by huge numbers of residents at an event on Midsummer Common. The display contains so much build up, and such a sustained crescendo that the oohs and ahs have nowhere to go by the end. After that, the vast bonfire is lit, and that’s pretty awe inspiring in itself. … Continue reading A Cambridge A – Z – Bonfire Night (and inspiration for crime fiction)
A Cambridge A to Z – Arrivals
I haven't blogged about my home city for a while, but it's a constant source of writing inspiration, and I'm excited that my first Cambridge mystery is due out in December. One of the things I love about the place is its annual events and traditions, both town and gown related. They mark the passing … Continue reading A Cambridge A to Z – Arrivals
Clare Chase 