13 JULY 1929, Page 3

The Cambridge Preservation Society On Monday an appeal was issued

on behalf of the Cambridge Preservation Society for assistance from lovers of Cambridge in their efforts to save her from the insistent demands of the builder. As with the Oxford Preserva- tion Trust, town " and " gown " are at one in cherish- ing the setting which gives our university cities their unique character, and we can hardly imagine a cause to which we would sooner send our money. The villages, Grantchester, Trumpington, -Cherryhinton, must retain their old-world charm, and Madingley Hill must be secured from the new road peril of " ribbon development." Further, the Society intends to anticipate any threat to the trees and open spaces of the city. A sum of £20;000 is needed immediately.