Talk: Thomas Hobson and his brook – the problem of fresh water in Cambridge
Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United KingdomIn 1614, Thomas Hobson founded a Trust and left money in his will to ensure that Cambridge had a permanent fresh water supply. This talk will examine why Cambridge needed a fresh water supply, who suggested the idea, where the water came from, how it came about and who has benefitted from this innovation. Max […]