The Cambridge Central Mosque is the first purpose-built mosque within the city of Cambridge, England, which opened to the public on 24 April 2019. Last Sunday, on the 26th July, I had chance to visit along with some other members from the St Ives Photographic Club.

The defining feature of Cambridge Mosque is its timber structure. The columns, or ‘trees’, reach up to support the roof in an interlaced octagonal lattice vault structure evocative of English gothic fan vaulting, famously used at the nearby King’s College Chapel. The timber is sustainably sourced spruce which has been curved and laminated. Roof lights are located above the ‘trees’, bathing the prayer hall in light. The impressive building is extremely ECO friendly, fitting well into the surrounding area without being in any way overbearing.

It was certainly a pleasure to visit and be given the opportunity to photograph this magnificent establishment.