Cambridge's Thinnest Houses

[Cambridge Atlas Obscura Project - Part I]

Inspired by photographer Martin Bond of A Cambridge Diary, I set about continuing to capture images of the thinnest houses I came across in this beautiful city. In some parts of the world, such homes are known as 'spite houses', constructed to irritate neighbors or any party with land stakes. Spite houses may create obstructions such as blocking out light or blocking access to neighboring buildings, or they can be flagrant symbols of defiance. I suspect however economic constraints in the British Isles and a desire for efficient use of space might be the prevailing motivation for the existence of these properties. I will endeavor to add to this collection as I encounter more of these wonders.