A few photos taken on Sunday of areas of Cambridge that don't attract tourists but offered a challenge on Sunday with the low light, bland skies and, for Hobson's Passage, perspective. The passage dates from much earlier but was redeveloped when the Central Cinema, Cambridge, opened in Hobson Street in 1921 with an Egyptian art deco style bright white facade. It later became a bingo hall, but closed in 2009. Council proposals to demolish the building to make way for shops, offices and a community space have been refused as the building is "iconic and rare" Unfortunately, the Council is correct in its comment that "And a massive clean-up of Hobsons Passage which is currently Cambridge's largest open-air toilet and litter bin is required." but so far no progress on this one. Burleigh Street is another area that is destined for redevelopment and would be part of the Grafton Centre plan if it ever goes ahead. So sad to see the present state of this previously thriving part of Cambridge.
