In 2001 the Cam flooded twice: in February and October. The second time was worst than the first with water 6″ deep across Fen Road.
Taken by Paul Oldham on 22rd October 2001.
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Flooding in Fen Road – October 2001
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Flooding on Fen Road – February 2001
In 2001 the Cam flooded twice: in February and October. Here at the end of Fen Road the water is pouring across from right to left.
Taken by Paul Oldham on 6th February 2001.
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Queen Anne Lodge
Scan of photo from the book William Cole of Milton which notes that Cole would have passed the house on his way to Cambridge. In 1935 it was the home of an antiques dealer
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Jolly Brewers
Queen Anne Lodge
Beaufette or Buffet in Milton House
Scan of photo from the book William Cole of Milton showing the east side of Milton House. The author writes that:
“On Maundy Thursday [1770] Coles notes that Tom [Cole’s man-of-all-work] was at work on the “Beaufette” in the kitchen. This kind of cupboard, which was usually seen in the parlour of farmhouses, is still in the kitchen of Milton House.
Taken by an unknown photographer in about 1935.
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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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Flooding in Fen Road – October 2001
In 2001 the Cam flooded twice: in February and October.
Taken by Paul Oldham on 23rd October 2001.
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Drawing of Milton House
Scan of drawing from the book William Cole of Milton. It is a drawing done by James Essex for William Cole of his house.
In 1935 the author of the book noted:
“The small window on the ground floor has been turned into a glazed door and the lean-to at the left end has been covered by additions to that end. Otherwise the details are as at present.
Created by James Essex on 25th June 1773.
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