Photo Gallery
The Porch Museum has access to many old photographs and postcards of Godmanchester but we are always looking to increase the museums own photographic collection.
We would welcome any donations you would like to make, or if you don’t want to part with them maybe you will allow us to copy them for use in the museum.
We are especially interested in photographs of local people and events prior to the 1960’s. Please contact us if you feel you can help us.
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Coronation celebration of George V1 1937
Coronation celebration of George V1 1937
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The Black Bull Hotel
The Black Bull Hotel
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Cambridge Street Godmanchester
Cambridge Street Godmanchester
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Chinese Bridge Opening 2010
Chinese Bridge Opening 2010
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Chinese Bridge Opening 2010
Chinese Bridge Opening 2010
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1950s Godmanchester Town Council
1950s Godmanchester Town Council
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Reverse of cabinet print
Reverse of cabinet print
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Island Hall Bridge, Nov 1928. Mr Thackray far left.
Island Hall Bridge, Nov 1928. Mr Thackray far left.
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Post street 1924
Post street 1924
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Proclamation of George V1 1936
Proclamation of George V1 1936
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Silver Jubilee invitation card 1935
Silver Jubilee invitation card 1935
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Island Hall Bridge, Nov 1928. Photo by Whitney
Island Hall Bridge, Nov 1928. Photo by Whitney
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Bisto Kids & Barrow Boy, The Avenue. Year Unknown
Bisto Kids & Barrow Boy, The Avenue. Year Unknown
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The Boat Yard Godmanchester
The Boat Yard Godmanchester
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Cambridge Street
Cambridge Street
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The Chinese Bridge Rec Ground Godmanchester
The Chinese Bridge Rec Ground Godmanchester
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Godmanchester Home Guard
Godmanchester Home Guard
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Godmanchester Home Guard
Godmanchester Home Guard
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Godmanchester River Mill
Godmanchester River Mill
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Godmanchester Rovers Football Club
Godmanchester Rovers Football Club
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Nevile Markham
Nevile Markham
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Old Bridge
Old Bridge
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Post Street Godmanchester
Post Street Godmanchester
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Post street
Post street
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Temprence Hotel Godmanchester
Temprence Hotel Godmanchester
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The Causeway Godmanchester
The Causeway Godmanchester
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The War Memorial Godmachester
The War Memorial Godmachester
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Porch Museum Shop
Welcome to the Porch Museum Shop.
Below are items that we currently have for sale. At the moment we do not have an online store, however you can purchase any of our items by visiting the museum, or calling Kate Hadley on 01480 454154. Alternatively you can contact us directly using our Contact Us Form.
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Godmanchester Remembered - DVD Godmanchester elder Neville Markham’sphotographic memory is a gift to us. Born before the First World War, Neville Markham gives us poignant childhood memories of that time, brings long gone people back to life and tells amusing tales about service with the gentry and the shopkeepers. He milked the cows, delivering milk door to door and made Godmanchester cheese. The Markhams have lived here for generations, so we hear echoes of his grandmother’s Victorian life and that of his great grandmother Bathia, born in 1811. Price £10.00 (Postal Delivery £1.00 extra) |
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Children of Godmanchester - DVD During the First World War, Godmanchester organ player John Dayton started to build his own organ. By the late 20s he was a familiar sight in local towns, including Huntingdon’s Market Hill. Pathé cameras caught him playing for local children in West Street, one February afternoon. We tracked down those children or their families to find out what happened when they grew up and what life in the Godmanchester of 1934 was like. Price £10.00 (Postal Delivery £1.00 extra. |
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The Chinese Bridge Godmanchester - DVD The original bridge was designed by architect James Gallier in 1827 and since then, generations have crossed to walk by the Great River Ouse and into Port Holme meadow. People say that it is this daily walk which keeps Godmanchester people so well balanced and fit. In 2010 a replica made by CTS Bridges of Yorkshire replaced the old worn out bridge.We bring you dramatic footage, interviews and charming film of Godmanchester school children celebrating the opening of the new bridge. Price £10.00 (Postal Delivery £1.00 extra |
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Greetings Cards
These greetings cards are printed on high quality card packed individualy with envelope.
If you are interested in any of these cards, please note the card reference and name. These can be purchased directly from the museum or by contacting Kate Hadley on 01480 454154.
All cards are £2.00 each or any five for £9.00. If you require these posted, please contact us for rates.
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Contact Us
Please use the form below to contact us, ask us questions etc. Please be as detailed as possible. We look forwward to hearing from you.
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Past Events
The Porch Museum holds special exhibitions or events each year.
In May 2010 the Porch Museum showed its first produced film'Godmanchester Remembered', based on interviews with a remarkable man, Neville Markham at 96 one of our oldest residents. The film includes wonderful historic photographs from private collections, the museum and archives.
The film was a great success with over 100 visitors coming to view the film on its first showing. With many requests to purchase a copy of the film it has now been made available on DVD and can be purchased from the Museum Shop.
A preview of the museums second film Children of Godmanchester was show before the museum closed for the winter months. Again over 100 visitors attended and many requests were made to purchase a copy of the film. The museum hopes to release this DVD for sale in Summer 2011
The Porch Museum also made available to purchase, on CD a copy of the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar school Pence Book 1850 and 1855. A copy can be purchased from the Museum Shop.
A new addition to the museums family history boards was the story of George Cross a Godmanchester hero which now forms part of the museums collection.
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Museum Open Days
The museum is now closed for the winter months.
Saturday 14th April. Spring Fund Raising Evening with a talk by one of the county’s leading archaeologists and the first showing of a new film “Roman Treasures of Godmanchester”. Tickets will go on sale in January.
Sunday 15th April 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Sunday 6th May 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Monday 7th May 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Sunday 3rd June 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Monday 4th June 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Saturday 7th July 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Sunday 8th July 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Sunday 29th July 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Sunday 12th August 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Sunday 26th August 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Monday 27th August 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Sunday 16th September 2.00pm – 5.00pm Admission free Saturday 6th October. “An Evening at the Museum” with guest speaker and new museum film. Further details later in the New Year.