History of the Little Wilbraham River
- đ¤ Speaker: David Lomas, retired academic, medic & engineer
- đ Date & Time: Thursday 27 November 2025, 18:45 - 20:00
- đ Venue: Main Seminar Room (First Floor) David Attenborough Building, University of Cambridge Pembroke St, Cambridge CB2 3QZ
Abstract
David Lomas is an active member of the Wilbraham River Protection Society as well as the CamElyOuse Catchment organisation.
He will explain the complex history of this chalk stream, its relationship to the adjacent habitats and why its survival is under threat as Cambridge continues to expand.
The Little Wilbraham River is just one example of the 29 water bodies in the Cam catchment â all of which are increasingly challenged by human activity.
Series This talk is part of the Cambridge Natural History Society series.
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David Lomas, retired academic, medic & engineer
Thursday 27 November 2025, 18:45-20:00