Cambridge Antiquarian Society – Spring Conference 2026

Standing Cambridge
Understanding Buildings in a Historic City

Seventeen speakers offer new views of historic buildings and sites in Cambridge
in three sessions, on topics ranging from building materials and structural form
to the historical perspectives of archaeologists and building historians noted
for their interpretations of the buildings of Cambridge.

Organised by Jeremy Musson FSA

Chaired by Prof Simon Stoddart, president of CAS

Simon Stoddart Cyril Fox and the relationship of archaeology and architectural history

Origins and Landmarks
John Goodall; Craig Cessford; Christopher Evans; Elizabeth Deans; William Aslet

Materials and Meanings
Nigel Woodcock; James Campbell; Matt Cooper; Kieran Gleave; Frank Salmon

Historical Narratives/Narrators of Cambridge
Alexandrina Buchanan; Holly Smith; Oliver Caroe; Polly Hudson; Jeremy Musson
& Simon Bradley Nikolaus Pevsner and Cambridge

Saturday 14 March 2026, Cripps Auditorium, Magdalene College
Tickets available in advance only via Eventbrite
£20 non members, £15 members, £10 students.
Ten Fox Bursary-funded free student tickets are available,
contact registrar@camantsoc.org