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Discover the historic charm of Cambridge University, nestled in the picturesque city of Cambridge, England

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 4. C. Gurdon, Jesus, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 4. C. Gurdon, Jesus, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 4. C. Gurdon, Jesus, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: C. L. Davis, Clare (Cox), 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: C. L. Davis, Clare (Cox), 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: C. L. Davis, Clare (Cox), 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 3. W. B. Close, First Trinity, 1876

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 3. W. B. Close, First Trinity, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 3. W. B. Close, First Trinity, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 2. T. W. Lewis, Caius, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 2. T. W. Lewis, Caius, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 2. T. W. Lewis, Caius, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: P.W. Brancker, Jesus (Bow), 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: P.W. Brancker, Jesus (Bow), 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: P.W. Brancker, Jesus (Bow), 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Talk on the architecture of Cambridge. Professor Willis observed that the most ancient authority respecting Cambridge was that of Dr

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Cambridge University Deputation, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Cambridge University Deputation, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Cambridge University Deputation, [at Windsor Castle], 1850. The City of London, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge...laid before their Sovereign [Queen Victoria] the expression

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Entrance to the Avenue from Clare Hall Piece, Cambridge, c. 1830. Creator: William Westall

Entrance to the Avenue from Clare Hall Piece, Cambridge, c. 1830. Creator: William Westall
Entrance to the Avenue from Clare Hall Piece, Cambridge, c. 1830

Background imageCambridge University Collection: South Side of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, 1815/20. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie

South Side of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, 1815/20. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie
South Side of King's College Chapel, Cambridge, 1815/20

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Devonshire, 1862. The recent election of the Duke of Devonshire to the office of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, vacant by the decease of the Prince Consort

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, The Backs, Kings College, Kings College Chapel

UK, England, Cambridge, The Backs, Kings College, Kings College Chapel

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, University of Cambridge, St. Johns College

UK, England, Cambridge, University of Cambridge, St. Johns College

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Kings College from Clare College in the Spring

UK, England, Cambridge, Kings College from Clare College in the Spring

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Kings College, Gatehouse

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Kings College, Gatehouse

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Sterne, (1713-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sterne, (1713-1768), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sterne, (1713-1768), 1830. Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) Irish novelist and Anglican clergyman who attended Jesus College, Cambridge, he published sermons, wrote memoirs

Background imageCambridge University Collection: G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown

G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Steevens, (1736-1800), 1830. George Steevens (1736-1800) English Shakespearean commentator and director of the East India Company, educated at Eton College and at Kings College, Cambridge

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Stillingfleet, (1702-1771), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Stillingfleet, (1702-1771), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Stillingfleet, (1702-1771), 1830. Benjamin Stillingfleet (1702-1771) English botanist, translator and author educated at Trinity College

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Dr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Dr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Dr W. Sherlock, (c1641-1707), 1830. William Sherlock (c1641-1707) English church leader educated at St Saviours Grammar School

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sir W. Temple, (1628-1699), 1830. Sir William Temple (1628-1699) English statesman and essayist educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge who as a diplomat

Background imageCambridge University Collection: I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown

I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Creator: Unknown
I. Newton, (1642-1727), 1830. Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, theologian, and author, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Statue of Sir Isaac Newton in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, c1850

Statue of Sir Isaac Newton in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, c1850. Newtons discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Background imageCambridge University Collection: An eight-oared shell boat and crew--race...Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1906

An eight-oared shell boat and crew--race...Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
An eight-oared shell boat and crew--race between Harvard University and Cambridge (England) University, Cambridge, Mass. 1906

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Punting on the River Cam and St Johns College in Autumn, Cambridge

Punting on the River Cam and St Johns College in Autumn, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Punting on the River Cam, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Punting on the River Cam, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Kings College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Kings College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Cambridge University, St. Johns College gatehouse

UK, England, Cambridge, Cambridge University, St. Johns College gatehouse

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, St. Johns College

UK, England, Cambridge, St. Johns College

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, River Cam, Punts

UK, England, Cambridge, River Cam, Punts

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Trinity College, Gatehouse

UK, England, Cambridge, Trinity College, Gatehouse

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Clare College and Clare College Bridge over River Cam

UK, England, Cambridge, Clare College and Clare College Bridge over River Cam

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, The Backs, Clare and Kings College Bridges over River Cam

UK, England, Cambridge, The Backs, Clare and Kings College Bridges over River Cam

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Clare College, bicycle

UK, England, Cambridge, Clare College, bicycle

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Kings College Chapel from The Backs

UK, England, Cambridge, Kings College Chapel from The Backs

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, St. Johns College, New Court

UK, England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, St. Johns College, New Court

Background imageCambridge University Collection: UK, England, Cambridge, Cambridge University, Trinity College, Great Court

UK, England, Cambridge, Cambridge University, Trinity College, Great Court

Background imageCambridge University Collection: England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, The Backs

England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, The Backs

Background imageCambridge University Collection: St. John's College (b/w photo)

St. John's College (b/w photo)
CLF294298 St. John's College (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK; © Country Life

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Cover Design for the Cambridge ABC, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Cover Design for the Cambridge ABC, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Cover Design for the Cambridge ABC, 1894. A masked figure and a woman wearing a dress with a long train meet in a formal garden

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Very Reverend Dr. Butler (Master of Trinity, Cambridge), c. 1893

The Very Reverend Dr. Butler (Master of Trinity, Cambridge), c. 1893. Photogravure, plate 20 from the album " Lord Tennyson and his Friends" (1893); edition 138/140

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Punch cartoon: Henry Cecil Raikes, English Conservative politician (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Henry Cecil Raikes, English Conservative politician (engraving)
6034935 Punch cartoon: Henry Cecil Raikes, English Conservative politician (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament (engraving)

Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament (engraving)
1052753 Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Key to Engraving of Conservative Members of Parliament)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Cambridge Illustrated (engraving)

Cambridge Illustrated (engraving)
1046403 Cambridge Illustrated (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge Illustrated)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Cambridge Illustrated (engraving)

Cambridge Illustrated (engraving)
1046165 Cambridge Illustrated (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge Illustrated)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Cambridge Illustrated (engraving)

Cambridge Illustrated (engraving)
1046161 Cambridge Illustrated (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge Illustrated)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: The Cambridge Chancellorship Election (engraving)

The Cambridge Chancellorship Election (engraving)
1095766 The Cambridge Chancellorship Election (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cambridge Chancellorship Election)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Chancellor (coloured engraving)

Chancellor (coloured engraving)
983019 Chancellor (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chancellor. Illustration for The Costumes of the Members of the University of Cambridge)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Doctor of Music, Dress Gown of Doctor of Civil Law (coloured engraving)

Doctor of Music, Dress Gown of Doctor of Civil Law (coloured engraving)
983016 Doctor of Music, Dress Gown of Doctor of Civil Law (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor of Music, Dress Gown of Doctor of Civil Law)

Background imageCambridge University Collection: Master of Arts in Hat, Master of Arts with Hood and Band (coloured engraving)

Master of Arts in Hat, Master of Arts with Hood and Band (coloured engraving)
983013 Master of Arts in Hat, Master of Arts with Hood and Band (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Master of Arts in Hat)




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Discover the historic charm of Cambridge University, nestled in the picturesque city of Cambridge, England. Established in 1209, the University of Cambridge is renowned for its academic excellence and rich heritage. With Trinity College's magnificent Great Court as a centerpiece, this institution stands as a symbol of knowledge and tradition. Take a stroll along the Backs to witness breathtaking views of Kings College against the backdrop of serene landscapes. The River Cam meanders through lush greenery where cows graze peacefully, creating an idyllic scene that captures the essence of rural England. Cambridge is not only known for its stunning architecture but also for its cultural contributions. Angus Stewart from Cambridge University has made significant advancements in his field, while Ben Riley's iconic BBC TV recording 'Jazz Goes to College' put Cambridge on the musical map back in 1966. Venturing beyond the city limits leads you to Lords Bridge and Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory operated by Cambridge University. Here, groundbreaking research takes place under starry skies, pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of the universe. Throughout history, notable figures like Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot have graced these hallowed halls. Sir Leslie Matthew Ward's artwork immortalizes their presence with his captivating portraits capturing their essence. Christs College and Girton College stand as testaments to inclusivity and progressiveness within academia. Their coat-of-arms proudly represents their commitment to education regardless of gender or background. The legacy continues with JJ Thomson—a British nuclear physicist who revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure—leaving an indelible mark on scientific exploration at Girton College. Immerse yourself in centuries-old traditions intertwined with cutting-edge research at one of Europe's most prestigious institutions—Cambridge University.