Curiosities of Cambridgeshire

Curiosities of Cambridgeshire is a county guide to the buildings, structures and objects that fall outside the familiar local landmark. Ian MacEachern includes architectural follies such as Hobson’s Conduit, the Wale Obelisk, the Moon Gate and Wimpole Sham Castle, while also drawing attention to the many water pumps found on village greens. The selection reflects a broad understanding of what makes a place or object curious, rather than limiting the book to grand or formally recognised follies.

The book combines brief descriptions with black-and-white photographs, presenting its subjects as a compact illustrated survey of Cambridgeshire’s overlooked features. Its local focus and practical scale make it a useful record of the county’s minor structures, decorative buildings and other visible reminders of changing tastes and community life.