Today Cambridge is inseparable from its university, whose superb buildings help to make it one of the world’s loveliest cities. But there was a settlement there 1000 years before the university. A Roman fort crowned Castle Mound, near crossing of the River Cam, and later there was a Saxon Castle, market town and port. William the Conqueror and Oliver Cromwell both defended the hill, but nothing remains of their forts. The oldest structure today is the Saxon tower of St Bede’t’s Church, built around 1020. Peterhouse, the first college, was founded in 1284. The tower of Great St Mary’s Church yields fine views over the city. Whose university area retains an air if seclusion despite new industries beyond. There are many museums to explore; these range from University Museum of Archaeology to the Cambridge Art and Holographic in Magdalene Street.
Henry VI granted King’s College its charter in 1441 and laid the foundation stone of the chapel – the glory of King’s – in 1446; it was left to Henry VIII to complete it, in 1515. Despite its vast size – it is 289ft long and 94ft high and 40ft wide – it has an ethereal quality. Inside, delicate columns soar 108ft to a riot of fan vaulting, and light filters in through some of the finest 16th century stained glass in England.
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Based in Cornwall, one of Southern England’s most popular travel destinations, we use our unrivalled local knowledge and network of suppliers to include one-off experiences, private visits, behind the scenes tours, unique destinations and exclusive speakers.
We specialise in creating unique and personalised special interest tours for groups in Cambridge and throughout Southern England. Our clients include private goups, tour operators, travel agents, educational bodies, church and religious groups from around the world and across the UK too.
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