The Half Moon Inn, Trumpington Street, Cambridge
This is a picture of The Half Moon Inn, 80, Trumpington Street, Cambridge (corner of Little St Mary's Lane/Trumpington Street) There is a Church in place of this inn now and the Half Moon eventually moved down Little St Mary's Lane, where you can still see a half moon sign hanging outside one of the houses. We have many family tales of The Half Moon at various stages throughout its history. (Picture Courtesy of Cambs Collection.) Revised 2024 - new article forthcoming - see also Lamb Beer House, Little St Mary's Lane, Cambridge article.
Comments:
Li
29/1/2012 02:35:15 pm
Hi there, is the original Half Moon Inn's building gone completely? I am speaking about the one on Trumpington road.
Regards
michelle
3/2/2012 11:00:25 am
Hi, yes the original Half Moon pub on the corner of Little St Marys Lane and Trumpington Street was pulled down a long time ago.
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Laura Alboni
7/9/2020 08:32:38 pm
Hi. I was told the Half Moon in at no. 5 had to close down because of improper behaviour of soldiers? Do you know it’s story? Thank you
Michelle
10/10/2020 11:18:10 am
Hi Laura, yes to a degree you are right. I don't think that the soldiers were the sole reason for the Half Moons closure but the pub was used as a brothel during that period. I have many interesting tales from the place, some of which I'll add on here at some point soon. During and around the 1920's the building was occupied by Noel Toulon Porter - a quick goole search will give you some clues as to what he was like! I have first hand accounts of what went on in that building and by todays standards, they were not at all savoury. Obviously, from this, you can tell that this indicates some details that I will have to handle sensitively when it comes to writing up the story of the Half Moon. I will let you know when I make some more content on this public. Many thanks, Michelle
Steph
6/1/2021 04:19:28 pm
Hi Michelle,
The interesting tales of the Half Moon Inn - have you posted any of them yet?
I am looking into the history of Little St Mary's Lane but so far I have found information - particularly anecdotal - hard to come by. If you have any more information about the Inn I would love to hear it.
All best wishes,
Steph