24th April 2026

24th April 2011 A young man in seasonal camouflage relaxes by the river. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

24th April 2021 Michael Cooper inscribes the final sale in JH Cooper & Son’s ledger before closing the family furniture store for good — ending over a century of trading. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

23rd April 2023 Mietziko’s friendship with a professor of Physics ensures that life at St John’s College comes with its perks — proving the old adage that who you know can be every bit as important as what you know. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'.

23rd April 2011 Two unrelated figures appear connected in a story briefly caught in a photograph. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

22nd April 2014 The University Marshal presides at the Commemoration of John Mere, for which he is paid the sum of 6d (six pennies). John Mere, who died in 1558, was a member of King’s and Corpus Christi Colleges, an Esquire Bedell and also Registrary of the University..

22nd April 2021 At All Saints' Market a companion appears concerned that there may be some confusion between wristbands and collars. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

Looking forward to seeing ticket-holders on Thursday at the Cambridge Literary Festival for my sell-out talk! Blimey 🙂

21st April 2021 #5yearsagotoday A single Oxeye Daisy emerges from the new meadow in front of King's College Chapel - a lone clarion call for the candescent carnival to commence.

21st April 2012 Rockabilly reminiscing at a vintage clothing stall on the market. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

20th April 2011 Fifteen years later, I've just noticed the title on the leaflet he's holding. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

20th April 2021 As face coverings continue to be a legal requirement inside because of the COVID-19 pandemic, two young men extend their masking to Pembroke Street. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

Tonight's walk home.

Last night's walk home.

19th April 2021 Jus' me and my homie shopping.

19th April 2016 #10yearsagotoday A new way of punting or a river re-enactment of Wuthering Heights?

19th April 2021 Caught in the sunlight along an otherwise dull Hobson's Passage, a common pigeon takes on an ephemeral glow. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

18th April 2023 A fellow at Peterhouse has academic leanings. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

18th April 2014 Ushering out at the Senate House. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

Saturday 17th April 2021 Five years ago today Ede & Ravenscroft shut its premises on the day of Prince Philip's funeral.

16th April 2010 Bailing out at Quayside. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

15th April 2010 An impromptu street performance involving hats. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

16th April 2023 At the end of another day and a member of Peterhouse looks for an opening in the traffic. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

14th April 2011 Magdalene Bridge viewed from the roof of The Varsity Hotel. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

14th April 2021 A little bit of yellow something peeps over the walls of Trinity as if lighting the lamp in encouragement #5yearsagotoday

13th April 2015 A giant Playmobil figure catches the attention of a passerby. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

13th April 2022 At the end of another day workers at Trinity College appear to salute the sun. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

There are only 20 seats left for my talk at Cambridge Literary Festival next week. I'll be signing books and bringing some giveaways so book your place now at www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/.../martin.../

13th April 2024 Chimney sweeps have traditionally been seen as bringers of good luck, wealth and happiness for newlyweds. This particular chap at the West Door of King’s College Chapel is waiting to surprise the couple as they emerge from their wedding.

13th April 2014 Members of Cambridge Swing Dance practice Lindy Hop outside Great St Mary’s Church. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

12th April 2026

12th April 2012 Window signage aptly describes the colour palette of this picture of a contemplative woman in a coffee shop. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

11th April 2013 One of the longest outdoor swimming pools in Europe, at one hundred yards in length, Jesus Green Lido opens for the summer season. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

12th April 2023 Ben Miller, alumnus of St Catharine’s College and actor, makes a run for it during filming of the television series Professor T, in which he plays the role of Professor Jasper Tempest — a genius criminologist at the University, with obsessive compulsive disorder.

11th April 2023 1|2 A glass staircase is just one of the lovely components of an Art Deco-style house in Queen Edith’s Way. Built in 1938 and named The Sun House, it was designed by W. A. Cairns, with features including sweeping curves ...

10th April 2015 The look of surprise when you realise you are being photographed. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Town & Gown'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-to... and all bookshops.

10th April 2023 Christ's College is reflected in a puddle as a passing cyclist barely troubles the water. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

9th April 2021 An endearing little face at the glass, the soft-textured Bina the fluffy dog was as popular as the linens and drapery at the Cambridge Fabric Company on Peas Hill. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops

8th April 2016 Girl talk, #10yearsagotoday

8th April 2021 Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

7th April 2023 The services tower of the Royal Papworth Hospital seems to reach the clouds above Addenbrooke's Car Park 2. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

6th April 2022 A rare sight: both of Trinity Hall's punts, moored alongside each other at their river dock — the punts are only available in the Easter Term. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

5th April 2023 In the bedding department of John Lewis, the Easter Bunny appears to be being escorted off the premises. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

4th April 2023 ... whilst in the city, someone has a higher calling. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

I was very sad to hear that Lawrence Dixon, landlord of the Champion of the Thames, had died. The 'Champ' was one of my favourite haunts and a treasury of photographic moments. I wanted to post a picture of him and thought I had a better photograph than this .. (cont)

3rd April 2016 It didn't occur to me at all until someone intimated.

3rd April 2022 And in the fens, it's tails up for some bottom feeding. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

2nd April 2022 When you're running a little late for your graduation. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

1st April 2022 In Cambridge, in April, following that day's official ceremony, the final graduating student climbs the steps to the Senate House lawn. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.

Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.