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Issues of the King's Hedges Community News (published in North Cambridge) from 2007, 2008, and 2009.  The issues are; December 2007, Spring 2009, Winter 2008, Summer 2008 (Arbury Carnival Special), and Summer 2009 (Arbury Carnival Special) These issues are available here (as a single item, courtesy of the Internet Archive).

This newsletter highlights the work of Cam-mind, a Cambridge mental health charity that supports adults through activities, training, fundraising, and community engagement. The issue focuses on: Fundraising successes Service user stories and creative contributions Volunteer news and tributes New activities, groups and future plans This newsletter was published in 2010. This issue is available here (via the Internet Archive).

Another issue from "The Essex Naturalist" from 1906. This issue is a quarterly scientific journal published by the Essex Field Club at the Essex Museum of Natural History (Stratford, Essex). It focuses on natural history, archaeology, local industry, and fieldwork in Essex. The editor was William Cole, the club’s honorary secretary and curator (title page). The contents include: Club meeting reports A major archaeological paper on Essex, “Red Hills” An article on the straw-plaiting industry Announcements of future exploration work This issue is available from the Internet Archive here .

No. It's not what you think. This is a scan of the 1899 volume "The Essex Naturalist" from April to September 1899. I picked this up (with a bundle of similar issues) at a car boot. I think this is one of the oldest items I have scanned - I'll pass this (and the others) onto Cambridgeshire Archives when I'm done. The scan is available  here  (via the Internet Archive).

Three issues of "Reflections" magazine published in 2010/12 by Cambridge Water (for their customers). These are available via the Internet Archive: Cambridge Water - Reflections - Autumn 2010 Cambridge Water - Reflections - Spring 2010 Cambridge Water - Reflections - Spring 2012

An issue of "Model Engineer" from the 2nd March 1961. This issue of Model Engineer offers a rich mix of practical workshop guidance, historical engineering insight, and railway interest, reflecting the broad curiosity of the mechanically minded reader in the early 1960s. Railways & Steam Railway enthusiasts are well served with several substantial pieces. The issue continues the Library of Locomotives series with an illustrated article on early British tank engines, focusing on their design evolution and working lives. Another evocative railway feature, “Steam on the Mountain,” describes a journey on one of Europe’s remaining steam-worked mountain railways, combining travel writing with technical and historical commentary. The issue closes with a reflective article marking 50 years since locomotive numbering identities were removed, exploring how standardisation erased individuality from many steam engines and documenting notable examples. Workshop Practice & Model En...