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Front of Milton House
Scan of photo from the book William Cole of Milton depicting bases of the gateway of the Dominican Friary once in Preacher Street in Cambridge but now at the entrance of Milton House, Cole’s home in Milton.
Taken by an unknown photographer in about 1935
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Flooding towards the Lock – February 2001
In 2001 the Cam flooded twice: in February and October. Looking up the river towards the lock from the end of Fen Road the whole area is completely flooded.
Taken by Paul Oldham on 6th February 2001.
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Flooding on Fen Road – February 2001
In 2001 the Cam flooded twice: in February and October. This is the view looking back towards Milton from the river bank.
Taken by Paul Oldham on 6th February 2001.
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Panelling in Milton House
Scan of photos from the book William Cole of Milton showing two varieties of oak panelling from the hall and gallery of Milton House.
Taken by an unknown photographer in about 1935.
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East Side of Milton House
Scan of photo from the book William Cole of Milton showing the east side of Milton House. The author notes that:
“The sides of [the] bedroom window were glazed in Cole’s time. The shutters can be seen inside.
Taken by an unknown photographer in 1928.
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Church Lane and Fen Road from All Saints’ Tower
This photo, clearly taken from the top of the tower of All Saints’ clearly show the two surviving thatched cottages in Church Lane (although Lilac Cottage is now rather larger) and, in the foreground, the one which was pulled down before 4 and 6 Church Lane were be built there in 1963.
You can also see the Jolly Brewers, with a large annexe at the north end which is no longer there in that form, Queen Anne Lodge, and the forge at the junction of Fen Road and the high street.
Taken by an unknown photographer in about 1900.
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Milton House
Flooding – February 2001
In 2001 the Cam flooded twice: in February and October. Here on Fen Road the fields both sides are under water, the award drain on the right has disappeared and the water is creeping across the road.
Taken by Paul Oldham on 6th February 2001.
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South Side of Milton House
Scan of photo from the book William Cole of Milton showing the south side of Cole’s house in 1932.
Taken by an unknown photographer in 1932.
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