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From its occupation by the Romans, through its development as an internationally renowned centre of learning, to its current status as one of the world’s leading technology hubs, Cambridge has a proud and distinctive identity. It was founded on the banks of the River Granta (later the Cam), with the name originating from the river and the bridge it crossed. By medieval times it enjoyed a flourishing river trade and was renowned for hosting one of the largest fairs in Europe. The university was founded in 1209, and its history is intertwined with the city, giving it a rich architectural heritage and the much-loved riverside ‘Backs’.In Celebrating Cambridge local author Susie Boulton highlights the individuals who have shaped the city’s destiny. The university has nurtured a remarkable number of eminent scientists and mathematicians (Newton and Darwin among them), leaving a rich legacy of scientific breakthroughs and innovations. Distinguished poets, philosophers, economists, musicians and actors have also honed their skills here. The book looks back on royal visits to the town, has chapters on architecture, women at Cambridge, fairs, festivals and music, from King’s College Chapel to the Cambridge Folk Festival. A chapter on open spaces highlights the glorious botanic gardens, city squares and peaceful commons where cattle graze.A city of unique beauty, intriguing history and remarkable achievements, Cambridge has so much to celebrate. Illustrated throughout, this engaging book will be a valuable contribution to local history and will appeal to local residents, visitors and all those with links to this vibrant and cultured city.

Cambridge is renowned for its ancient university, architectural splendour and groundbreaking discoveries. From its early beginnings as a market town on the edge of the Fens it emerged as an internationally renowned centre of learning and innovation, and is today one of the world’s leading technology hubs. In Quirky Cambridge author Susie Boulton delves deep into the lesser known but fascinating tales, traditions and characters from the city’s past and present. Readers will meet the stable owner Thomas Hobson who presented his customers with the original ‘Hobson’s choice’, discover the Grasshopper Clock designed to show irregular time with no hands or numerals and the Eagle pub across the road, where Francis Crick and James Watson announced they had discovered ‘the secret of life’ – the structure of DNA.  Packed with humour, surprise and historical insight, the book throws a fresh perspective on a city often viewed through a purely academic lens. This fascinating insight into Cambridge will be of interest to all those who want to know more about the city’s quirky history.

Long before its rise as a celebrated seat of learning, Cambridge was a small market town on the banks of a river formerly known as the Granta. From its occupation by the Romans in the first century AD, through its growth and development as a world-class university, to its current status as one of the world's leading technology hubs, the city has a proud and distinctive identity.Few cities can equal Cambridge for culture. With its famous college and university buildings, outstanding museums and galleries, historic churches, Arts and Crafts houses and bold post-war architecture, the city provides an inestimably rich stock of buildings, spanning almost ten centuries.In Cambridge in 50 Buildings, local author Susie Boulton explores the city's history through a selection of its greatest architectural treasures. From the splendour of King's College Chapel, founded by Henry VI, to state-of-the-art centres dedicated to pure innovation, this unique study celebrates the city's rich architectural heritage in a new and accessible way. Readers are guided on an engaging tour of the city's historic buildings and modern architectural projects. Illustrated throughout, Cambridge in 50 Buildings will be of interest to residents, visitors and those with links to the city.

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