Architecture and Heritage

All Saints Church was designed by G.F Bodley and completed in 1871.
It is one of the finest examples of Gothic revival architecture in the country.
The glass in its east window was designed by Burne-Jones, Morris & Ford Maddox Brown.
THE CHURCH IS REDUNDANT & THEREFORE ACCESS IS LIMITED.

The library houses a series of exciting exhibitions.

The Cambridge University Press Bookshop is located on the oldest bookshop site in England. Books have been sold here since 1581.

The famous scientist Charles Darwin was a student at Christ's College between 1828 & 1831.

The church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of only four Norman round churches in England.

Home of Saints & Scholars.

Named after Sir Winston Churchill, the college was founded in 1960 with the intention of educating students in science or mathematics.
Churchill is set in extensive grounds & contains sculptures by Henry Moore & Barbara Hepworth.

Construction of the college was delayed by the English Civil War in the 17th Century, when Cromwell plundered the site for building stone.

Clare Hall is one of five graduate colleges in Cambridge.
Founded in 1966 it is the smallest Cambridge College with just 130 students. Sweden-based architect Ralph Erskine designed its buildings.

Corpus Christi contains the finest surviving medieval court in Cambridge. The college is also home to the impressive Grasshopper Clock.

Darwin College was founded in 1965, in Newnham Grange, the former home of the Darwin Family. The College is named after Charles Darwin who wrote the ‘Origin of the Species’ & was a member of Christ’s College in Cambridge between 1828-1831.

Spacious lawns & neo-classical buildings combine to create an American style campus.

The college chapel was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and completed in 1674. It contains a plaque to John Harvard, a former student of Emmanuel.

The college foundation buildings were designed by architect Sir Denys Lasdun, with later additions in the 1980’s by Richard MacCormac.
Look out for the impressive dining hall.

Gonville & Caius College houses three stone gates, Humility, Virtue, & Honour, these symbolise the academic path of the University student.

The fabulously terrifying “Grasshopper Clock” on the corner of Corpus’ Taylor Library is a must-see for any Cambridge visitor.

Unveiled to the public in September 2008, this extraordinary feat of new technology now stands proudly facing onto King’s Parade; its shining, 24-carat gold dial and gruesome time-keeper, a dazzling addition to the historic city centre.

Latest News: The Corpus Clock by Dr John C Taylor will celebrate the first anniversary of its official inauguration on the 19th September with some special tricks, during non-daylight hours on that day (pre-dawn and post-dusk). It will then be having a well-deserved rest and will be shut down for routine maintenance from the 21st – 23rd September. Please note, to avoid any disappointment, that it will not be in operation during those days.

Great St Mary’s is the University Church, its tower was completed in 1608 & provides excellent panoramic views of the City & University Colleges.

Designed by James Stirling, and completed in 1966.
THE HISTORY FACULTY IS CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Holy Trinity has connections with the Evangelical movement, due to the 54 year ministry of Charles Simeon.

Homerton is the teacher-training College of Cambridge University.
It was founded in 1894, and is currently the largest Cambridge College with over 1,200 students.

Hughes Hall takes its name from Miss E.P. Hughes, its first principal, & graduate of Newnham College in Cambridge.
The College is housed in beautiful Victorian buildings that overlook Fenners, the University cricket ground.
It is one of five graduate colleges in Cambridge.

Former students of Jesus include, Thomas Cranmer the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, and Prince Edward the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II.

A visit to King's College Chapel is a truly inspirational experience. It is the largest and most spectacular of the college chapels in Cambridge.

Designed by Sir Norman Foster, and completed in 1995.
THE LAW FACULTY IS CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

The church holds a memorial to Godfrey Washington, former vicar of the parish, whose family crest of stars & stripes was adapted to develop the American flag.

Founded in 1965, Lucy Cavendish was Britain’s first college for mature women, & was named after Lady Lucy Cavendish, who devoted much of her time to the cause of women’s education.

Fellow's still dine by candlelight at Magdalene College. It was the last all male college to finally admit women in 1988.

Murray Edwards College (formerly New Hall) was founded as an all women’s college in the 1950’s, it was re-located to its present site in the 1960's.
The college is home to some of the finest modern architecture in Cambridge.

One of the three all female colleges in the city. Emma Thompson & Sylvia Plath are former members.

The Old Schools were the first buildings owned by the public University, rather than a private college; they provided facilities such as lecture rooms & libraries for University students.

The site incorporates buildings begun in the 14th Century, & includes the original Divinity School.

THE OLD SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Pembroke College chapel was completed in 1665, it was Sir Christopher Wren's first completed work.

Hugh de Balsham Bishop of Ely, founded Peterhouse the first Cambridge College in 1284.

Queens' College is home to the famous wooden Mathematical Bridge.

The youngest of Cambridge University’s 31 colleges, Robinson was founded in 1977 by David Robinson, a local millionaire, with a donation of £17 million. Its chapel contains two stained glass windows designed by John Piper.

The college was founded in 1882 in memory of George Augustus Selwyn, who as a member of the Cambridge crew, rowed in the first Cambridge/Oxford Boat Race.

The Senate House, is the parliament building of Cambridge University, it was designed by James Gibbs, & built between 1722 & 1730. This beautiful classical building is where University graduation ceremonies take place.
THE SENATE HOUSE IS CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Sidney Sussex was the college of Oliver Cromwell, the great Lord Protector who was born in the nearby town of Huntingdon, & came up to Cambridge to study in 1616. Cromwell’s skull was buried in the college ante-chapel in 1960.

St Bene't's church is the oldest building in the county of Cambridgeshire. Its tower, nave & chancel date from 1040.

Dedicated to the patron saint of travellers, St Botolph is situated on what was the edge of the medieval town.

The phrase 'Hobsons Choice' entered the English language on the site where St Catharine's College Chapel now stands.

St Edmund’s is one of five graduate colleges in Cambridge.

St Edward's church is known as the cradle of the English Reformation due to its connections with Latimer, Bilney & Barnes.

The annual Cambridge and Oxford boat race began in 1829, when St John’s College challenged Oxford.

This former Leper Chapel is one of the finest, & most complete examples of Norman architecture in Cambridgeshire.

THE CHURCH IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY CALL (01223) 241235.

St Michael's is the final resting place of Harvey de Stanton, (Chancellor to Edward II) who acquired the church in the 14th Century to serve members of his nearby foundation of Michaelhouse.
The church displays excellent examples of decorated gothic architecture.

The smallest church in Cambridge, St Peter’s is hidden away in a tranquil part of the city.

A Neo-Gothic church completed in 1890 & funded by former ballerina Mr Lyne-Stephens. Its spire at 216 ft (65.8m) is one of the highest landmarks in the county of Cambridgeshire. The west window depicts John Fisher & the English Martyrs.

A colourful addition to Cambridge’s modern architecture.
A new façade was designed by John Outram, & completed in 1995.
CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

The Cavendish Laboratory was founded in the late 19th century, with a generous donation by the University Chancellor William Cavendish, in order to upgrade the pursuit of sciences in Cambridge. Discoveries such as DNA, the Neutron and Electron have been made within these buildings.

Neo-Gothic building designed by Edward Blore, & completed in 1832.
Often known as the Fresher's Church.
Named after William Pitt the 18th Century Prime Minister.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – OWNED BY THE UNIVERSITY PRINTING PRESS.

Trinity is the college of Sir Isaac Newton, who had rooms between the chapel and gatehouse, in the 17th century. The college library was designed by Christopher Wren, it is said to be his finest work outside of London.

Trinity Hall is home to the smallest college chapel in Cambridge.

Wolfson is one of five graduate colleges in Cambridge.