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The Cambridge Corn Exchange has long been a place for celebrations, community events and past times. From hosting the infamous student May Balls, to motor and cycle shows. With the new era of ‘rock and roll’, the venue adapted, becoming the concert venue it is today.

Designed collage in a black, white and green colour palette. Includes a cut out image of the Corn Exchange front, two teenagers boxing, a letter with the words 'Open Box Tournament' on it, a roller skating boot, an old fashioned Ford car, and the Cambridge Corn Exchange hall with a crowd of people inside.

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An old black and white photograph of teenagers boxing with the title "Popular Amusements".

Popular Amusements

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An old black and white photograph of the Corn Exchange when it had a glass ceiling. Old vintage cars fill the hall as well as bikes lined up. Titled "Wheels of Change" and a credit to The Cambridgeshire Collection.

Wheels of Change

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An old black and white photograph inside the Corn Exchange taken from above. There are rows and rows of white cloth tables completely covering the hall, and over 500 people sat down at them awaiting food. They are dressed formally. Titled "A City in Celebration" with a credit to The Cambridgeshire Collection.

A City in Celebration

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Orange and black and white collage design of a ballerina, children roller-skating, David Bowie, photographs of parts of the Corn Exchange architecture and polaroid of a boxer.

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