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The City

Cambridge is famous for its historic university - yet it is far older than its university, with the first major development begun after the Roman invasion of Britain around AD 40.
In 1209 students escaping from hostile townspeople in Oxford fled to Cambridge and formed a university there. The oldest college which still exists, Peterhouse, was founded in 1284. Oliver Cromwell was educated at Sidney Sussex, and his head is buried in their grounds - but they won't say where!

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Curious About Logo 2 What gives the beautiful university city of Cambridge its unique character? What people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery, and have fun finding answers to clues which tell you more, whilst reading our stories about the most interesting facts.
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First Walk

Park to Guildhall
Cambridge is an ancient city with an
historic university, and this route
provides a flavour of both.
From an open park you pass a number
of museums and a celebrated inn. Past
ancient colleges, steeped in history, you
arrive at the riverbank, busy with boats.
From here it's back to the centre, via yet
more colleges, ancient churches, quirky
shops, and a thriving market place -
home to the Guildhall
(1.75 miles).

Walk Extension

Guildhall to River Cam
Experience a quieter side of Cambridge as you take Milton's Walk across a pleasing park. Past former almshouses you catch a glimpse of Jesus College - a college with a difference! From here it's back towards the city centre - more interesting shops, & the magnificence of Sidney Sussex, Trinity and St John's Colleges. Past a medieval Round Church next, then numerous restaurants, to complete your journey at Magdalene bridge, overlooking Cambridge's busy but beautiful river, the Cam
(1.25 miles).

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