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TALKS
Step into the darker side of Cambridge's Past...
Join Cambridge historian Fonz Chamberlain for a fascinating and in depth talk exploring the city's most chilling crimes and infamous murders throught the years. From shadowy alleyways to shocking cases that gripped the community, this is rare chance to uncover stories that rarely make it into the guidebooks.
Location: Zion Baptist Church, East Road, Cambridge
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Tickets are just £7 per person, making it an affordable and unforgettable afternoon. Plus drinks and cakes will be available to purchase at Molly's Cafe, the perfect setting to settle in before the stories begin or to discuss them afterwards.
After the talk, there will also be a chance to ask questions and chat with Fonz, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper Cambridge's dark and fascinating past.
Even better, every ticket helps support a range of Cambrdge history projects, contributing to the research, preservation, and sharing of the city's past in new and engaging ways.
If you love history with a twist of mystery, intrigue, and a touch of the marcabre, this is an event you won't want to miss.
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