Cambridge, a Tour of the Historic Colleges, Cambridge, England
It was rainy and a little bit cold, but nevertheless an exciting day out in East Anglia. Cambridge is a breathtaking city well known for its beautiful University, founded in 1209.
As soon as you step into this gorgeous city you are instantly surrounded by the powerful history of England.
We started our tour on Benet's Street where we had a glance at St Benet's church, the oldest building in Cambridge, dating back to 1025.
The best example of a medieval college court in Cambridge is the Corpus Christi College. This was the moment when I fell in love with the city. The buildings are dating from 1352.
Another college, dating back to the second half of the 14th century is Pembroke College. William Pitt was a student here in 1773 and became Britain's youngest Prime Minister at the age of 25.
We continued on towards the Little St Mary's Lane. Don't miss the little church, just inside the glass inner door is a memorial to a former vicar, the Reverend Godfrey Washington, Great Uncle of George Washington. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
As soon as you step into this gorgeous city you are instantly surrounded by the powerful history of England.
We started our tour on Benet's Street where we had a glance at St Benet's church, the oldest building in Cambridge, dating back to 1025.
The best example of a medieval college court in Cambridge is the Corpus Christi College. This was the moment when I fell in love with the city. The buildings are dating from 1352.
Another college, dating back to the second half of the 14th century is Pembroke College. William Pitt was a student here in 1773 and became Britain's youngest Prime Minister at the age of 25.
We continued on towards the Little St Mary's Lane. Don't miss the little church, just inside the glass inner door is a memorial to a former vicar, the Reverend Godfrey Washington, Great Uncle of George Washington. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Cambridge, a Tour of the Historic Colleges
Guide Location: England » Cambridge
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Pierrick Jean
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.maptrotting.com/cambridge-a-pictorial-tour/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: England » Cambridge
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Pierrick Jean
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.maptrotting.com/cambridge-a-pictorial-tour/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- St Benet’s church
- Corpus Christi College
- Pembroke College
- Peterhouse
- Little Mary’s Lane
- Laundress Lane
- Mathematical bridge
- Queen’s College
- Cloister Court
- St Catherine’s College
- Trinity College
- Fitzwilliam Museum
- King’s College
- The Round Church
- Clare's College
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