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Cambridge has profoundly shaped the world we live in, and there’s a real sense of living history almost everywhere you look. The University and its 31 colleges dominate the centre with atmospheric cobbled courts, chapels, gardens and bridges, but Cambridge is no museum piece - dramatic modern architecture sits side by side with the traditional, and lovers of architecture will find much to admire.

All Saints Church 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.
Cambridge University Library The library houses a series of exciting exhibitions. Living this Hour - John Milton runs until 12th July 2008.
Cambridge University Press Bookshop The Cambridge University Press Bookshop is located on the oldest bookshop site in England. Books have been sold here since 1581.

Christ’s College This was the college of the famous poet John Milton, who was known as the 'Lady of Christ's'.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre The church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of only four Norman round churches in England.

Home of Saints & Scholars.

SAVE MONEY on entry to the Round Church with a CAMBRIDGE VISITOR CARD.
Churchill College 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.

Clare College 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 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 Corpus Chrisiti contains the finest surviving medieval court in Cambridge.
Darwin College 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.

Downing College Spacious lawns & neo-classical buildings combine to create an American style campus.
Emmanuel College 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.
Fitzwilliam College 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 Gonville & Caius College houses three stone gates, Humility, Virtue, & Honour, these symbolise the academic path of the University student.
Great St. Mary's Church Great St Mary's is the University Church, its tower was completed in 1608 & provides excellent panoramic views of the City & University Colleges.
SAVE MONEY on entry to tower at Great St. Mary's with a CAMBRIDGE VISITOR CARD.

History Faculty Designed by James Stirling, and completed in 1966.
THE HISTORY FACULTY IS CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity has connections with the Evangelical movement, due to the 54 year ministry of Charles Simeon.
Homerton College 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 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.
Jesus College Former students of Jesus include, Thomas Cranmer the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, and Prince Edward the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II.
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