Cambridge
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Christchurch College Chapel entrance, Cambridge. |
A typical Cambridge College dining hall. |
Both phhots by Socrates
• King's College and especially its stunning chapel with equally well-known choir, performing Tuesday to Saturday at 5.30pm during term time.
• Kin's Parade (a medieval street).
• Clare College bridge (image above) and the wooden Mathematical Bridge.
• Fellow's Garden, a beautiful college garden open to the public.
• Trinity College's Great Gate and the Tudor buildings in the Great Court (as seen in Chariots of Fire).
• The magnificent twin courtyards of Old Court and Cloister Court's in Queen's College.
• The Wren Library (free entry).
• Finally, Cambridge's best museum is the Fitzwilliam (free entry).
Darwin's House. Next, Chester City Pictures.
Photo © Socrates
Charles Darwin studied theology in Christ's College in 1828 and lived in this house, though his passion was Natural Science, particularly beetles at that time. Darwin met many leading naturalists through the university. After Cambridge, he joined the good ship Beagle for the 5 year South America journey that triggered The Theory of Evolution.
Most colleges charge a modest entry fee and open at various times but generally around 10am - 3.30pm/ 5pm, with more limited times on Sundays. Times vary slightly according to whether you visit during term or not, so check before planning your schedule.
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