Cambridge Edition September 2019

MI L L ROAD SPOT L IGHT

Forget identikit Ikea furniture and problematic fast fashion and get yourself to The Old Chemist Shop, which stocks a fantastic range of vintage clothing, collectibles and homeware. Whether you’re in the market for retro barware, a piece of jewellery with a story, quirky period clothing or just to have a browse and be inspired, it’s a friendly, accessible place that makes vintage shopping fun. The shop houses various different brands, including Vintage Home &Wear, which specialises in unique clothing ranging from steampunk regalia to 1940s flapper dresses – all of which are available to buy or hire. THE OLD CHEMIST SHOP

CAMBRIDGE MOSQUE

If you haven’t visited this architectural beauty, which opened in April this year, make your way down to the Brookfields end of Mill Road and prepare to be

stunned. Inspired by both Islamic and English design traditions, this pioneering mosque was the product of a decade’s worth of planning, created by Marks Barfield Architects (whose other work includes the London Eye), alongside a geometer, artists and a garden designer. Set back from the street, the building is entered via a garden with fountains encircled by a seating area; a vaulted timber structure drawing the eye upwards towards the magnificent golden dome. As well as being visually impressive, the mosque is a model of sustainability, making use of natural light, solar panels and ground- source heat pumps, and utilising grey water and rainwater to flush WCs and irrigate the grounds, leading it to be widely described as Europe’s first eco-friendly mosque.

BACCHANALIA

Taking its name from a Roman festival of excess, Bacchanalia keeps the hedonistic spirit alive with its well-stocked shelves of premium booze. This much-loved

shop has been serving the Mill Road community for a whopping 20 years, having opened as a sister shop to the Victoria Road branch back in 1999. What it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in choice – stocking a huge range of great wines and artisan spirits. The beer selection is especially impressive, with brews from all over the world on offer, plus cask conditioned local draught beer which customers can enjoy straight from the tap. The team host regular tastings in store too, and will happily supply your drinks for private events.

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