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YMCA, Alexandra Street Cambridge, Christmas 1942

Alexandra Street, Cambridge

History of Alexandra Street

Alexandra Street used to run south east from Petty Cury and meet the junction of St Tibb’s Row and Post Office Terrace. It is suggested that this was called Red Heart Yard until 1871-2 when the old buildings were demolished.

Alexandra Street 1866

Cambridge Conservative Club photo supplied by A B Chater (MoC)


1936, Blue Book

Alexandra Street c1960 (MoC42/60)

Alexandra Street c 1960s (MoC 41/60)

Alexandra Street 1960s (MoC)

Alexandra Street (MoC 116/72)

Alexandra Street (MoC 117/72)

Alexandra Street 1970 (MoC 207/70)

Alexandra Street 1970 (MoC 200/70)

Junction of St Tibb’s Row and Alexandra Street. YMCA to left and 14, 15 Alexandra Street ahead, 1971 (Peter Soar)

West on Alexandra Street from junction with St Tibb’s Row. YMCA and Telephone Company on the left, 1971 (Peter Soar)


1972

Alexandra Street, 1972 (MoC 131/72)

National Telephone (MoC168/71)

 

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