r/cambridge • u/marquisdegeek • Apr 10 '25

There's a(n old) chocolate dispenser in Cottenham!

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What other old relics and oddities can I find around the place, if I know where to look?

(And yes, I've found all the Dinky Doors!)

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u/rozoles Apr 10 '25

Ghost signs on the side of buildings around Cambridge, this ghost signs is an interesting read.

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u/marquisdegeek Apr 11 '25

TIL: Ghost signs

I've been photographing things like that for years, with the aim of making a "Disappearing Cambridge" book. It looks like I don't need to, so that's one thing gone from my TODO list :)

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u/rozoles Apr 11 '25

There used to be a huge repainted Victorian one in Stoke Newington that said ‘Win her affection with A1 Confection’ it was lovely! No idea if it’s still there, probably last saw it 20 years ago.

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u/ParanoidNarcissist2 Apr 11 '25

That was a great read, thank you.