Cambridge Daily News 17 Dec 1962: threat to High Street cottages

The occupiers of five cottages nestling against the footpath of Trumpington High Street are confused about the future of their homes. The houses – three of them thatched – have recently been listed as of special architectural interest. This means they cannot be demolished without Ministerial permission. But the Ministry of Transport has plans for a road improvement scheme in that area. One of the owners has recently erected a modern fireplace in place of an inglenook and now wants to create a bathroom. But he is not prepared to spend money if the houses are to come down