Open Cambridge 2014 by University of Cambridge

12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14 September 2014 A weekend of history, heritage and culture www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge

Welcome Friday 12 – Sunday 14 September 2014 Open Cambridge returns to welcome you through the doors of some of Cambridge’s most beautiful and intriguing places. This year over ninety events explore our heritage, architecture and culture and we feature everything from College gardens to the Fire Station and museums to the Mosque. The 2014 programme invites you inside Colleges, libraries, buildings and gardens that are usually closed to the public; it explores the City and University’s experience of the First World War through special exhibitions and events; and a new series of Top Talks and Top Walks celebrates some of the key figures and moments in Cambridge’s past. The programme is ordered chronologically by time and date, and shows the type of event, the appropriate age and whether you need to book in advance. Access information for all venues is provided at the end of this programme alongside a map of the City centre events to help you navigate your way around Cambridge. Open Cambridge is part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme. Designed to offer special access to places that are normally closed to the public or charge admission, the initiative provides an annual opportunity for people to discover the local history and heritage of their community. For more information please visit: www.heritageopendays.org.uk Many Colleges and museums across the City allow public access throughout the year with a variety of opening hours and charges. We have produced a guide for your information: www.cam.ac.uk/visitors

COVER ILLUSTRATION BY: HANNAH AND HOLLY

2 Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

Top tips Open Cambridge is a busy weekend and lots of our events book up quickly. This year we have tried to meet popular demand and are pleased to offer a greater number of drop-in events. We hope that this will enable more people to enjoy the many things on offer in our programme. Many of the venues hosting drop-in events are historic buildings and have a limited capacity. In these instances we ask for your patience and cooperation with our staff and volunteers. • Booking is only required where mentioned and unless otherwise stated is available at: www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge • Bookings open on Monday 18 August at 10am. • We recommend booking online. If you have any problems booking this way, please contact us on: 01223 766766. • Our phone line is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 3pm. • We regret that the Public Engagement team is unable to accept bookings via email or those left on our telephone voicemail system. • Tickets are strictly limited to four per person per event. • Places are limited for events that do not require booking and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. • Please arrive promptly for all talks, walks and tours. You may be refused entry if you arrive after the event has started even if you have made a booking. • There may still be spaces available at events that are listed as fully booked; you are welcome to turn up and enquire on the day. • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Open Cambridge takes place across dozens of locations, each with their own architectural style, character and level of accessibility. We have indicated available facilities at our venues on pages 22 – 23 to help you plan your visit. The University of Cambridge Disability Access Guide, including maps, is available at: www.cam.ac.uk/disability or for more information email: opencambridge@admin.cam.ac.uk visit: www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge or tel: 01223 766766

Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September

TARA HUNT

REPRODUCED WITH THE KIND PERMISSION OF THEPROVOST AND FELLOWS OF KING’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

Virginia Woolf

Rupert Brooke

Top walks Arrive on time Starting at The Guildhall, Market Square, CB2 3AD 10am – 12noon, 2pm – 4pm Friday 10am – 12noon, 2pm – 4pm Saturday

Churches and chapels A journey through the religious history of Cambridge to explore churches and chapels and discover the stories and characters that have shaped the faith of the city through the ages. Event: 1, Map: 14, Ages 8+ 10.30am – 12noon Friday 10.30am – 12noon Saturday

Historic Cambridge Cambridge is renowned for the beauty of its buildings and a rich history dating back to Roman times. It is a history packed with famous names such as Newton, Darwin, Wren and Milton, but how much do you know about the city? This tour is a chance to widen your knowledge of this remarkable place. Event: 2, Map: 14, All ages

Starting at Great St Mary’s Church, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ 11.30am – 12.45pm Friday 11.30am – 12.45pm Saturday

The Bloomsbury Group in Cambridge The influential Bloomsbury Group had its origins in Cambridge, where many of its members studied. This walk will show you where the famous individuals lived, studied and performed. The lives of members such as Rupert Brooke, Virginia Woolf, and E.M. Forster will be explored. Event: 3, Map: 44, Ages 12+

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

1.30pm – 3pm Saturday

Cambridge in times of war and peace The history of Cambridge is interwoven with major conflicts such as the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War. A series of invasions had a significant impact on the development of the town, but Cambridge also has a legacy of peace. This walk takes in some of the many people and places associated with two very different sides of the Cambridge story. Event: 4, Map: 44, Adults 2.30pm – 4pm Saturday

Death and disease in Cambridge Today Cambridge is a clean and healthy city, but up until the 20th century it was a notoriously unhealthy place where disease and plague were prevalent. Take a tour of the parts of Cambridge with a murky past and hear about the city’s battle with disease through the ages. Event: 5, Map: 44, Ages 12+ 6.30pm – 7.30pm Saturday

Cambridge ghost tour With buildings dating back to the 11th century, Cambridge has had plenty of time to build up a good stock of hauntings and odd occurrences. Chilling tales and dreadful deeds are told in abundance on this scary walk through the city’s historic streets. Event: 6, Map: 44, Ages 8+

From All Saints Church (North gate), Jesus Lane, CB5 8BP 11am – 12.30pm Friday

Triumphant English architecture A tour exploring the final defeat of decorative French Gothic design, the Pre-Raphaelite period, the genius of Pugin near the end of his life, the contrasting wealth of town and gown, and Jesus Chapel as the victim of 800 years of fashion. Event: 7, Map: 3, All ages

From The Sedgwick Museum, Downing Street, CB2 3EQ 3pm – 5pm Friday

Building stones of Cambridge A walking tour to see some of the main rocks used for building and roofing medieval to modern Cambridge. Learn why some rocks were preferred to others, where they came from, and how they were transported here. Includes a tour of the Watson Collection of building stones. Event: 8, Map: 32, Ages 12+

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Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September

Great St Mary’s Church

Friday 12 September

Westminster College

Tudor treasures

8am – 5pm

Discovering the Leach family of Cambridge: Michaelhouse exhibition and self-guided walk The Michaelhouse Centre, Trinity Street, CB2 1SU This exhibition and self-guided walk celebrates the rich, previously untold story of a remarkable Cambridge family and looks at their lasting legacy. Event: 9, Map: 22, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 9am – 5pm

Murray Edwards College: from Silver Street to Huntingdon Road Rosemary Murray Library, Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, CB3 0DF This exhibition will celebrate 60 years of the College, from its humble beginnings in Silver Street to the present day. Founded in 1954 as New Hall, the first President Dame Rosemary Murray kept scrapbooks of press cuttings and gathered records relating to the early years. Event: 10, Map: 23, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 9.15am – 10.05am, 10.30am – 11.20am, 11.45am – 12.35pm

Westminster College: tour of a hidden treasure Westminster College, Madingley Road, CB3 0AA Discover the history of the College, the intrepid Sisters of Sinai, the arts and crafts architecture and College life today. This tour highlights the stunning original features of the Chapel, Library and Dining Hall, complete with cupola ceiling and stained glass windows. Event: 11, Map: 47, Tour, Ages 8+, Pre book tel: 01223 330633, email: admin@westminster.cam.ac.uk or visit: www.westminster.cam.ac.uk

10am – 10.30am, 10.45am – 11.15am, 11.45am – 12.15pm, 12.30pm – 1pm, 2pm – 2.30pm, 2.45pm – 3.15pm, 3.30pm – 4pm

Treasures of Queens’ College Old Library Queens’ College, Queens’ Lane, CB3 9ET The Old Library dates from 1448 and its 20,000 volumes include medieval manuscripts, incunabula, books with elaborate bindings and early editions of important works. Many of the books have been annotated by generations of Queens’ scholars, providing an invaluable record of intellectual activity from early modern times until the 19th century. An exhibition of some of the Library’s treasures will be on display. Event: 12, Map: 29, Tour, All ages __________________________________________ 10am – 10.45am, 11am – 11.45am, 12noon – 12.45pm

Tudor treasures at Cambridge University Library Cambridge University Library, West Road, CB3 9DR Take a tour of one of the world's greatest research libraries, which has captivated the imagination of students and researchers since its construction in 1934. Amongst more than 8 million items, the Library holds a treasury of maps, music and rare books that evoke the Elizabethan world. Find out about the Library's history, its special collections and its exciting future. Event: 13, Map: 8 Tour, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________ 10am – 1pm

Cambridge Fire Station Cambridge Fire Station, Parkside, CB1 1JF For the first time since its re-opening Cambridge Fire Station welcomes the public to visit, speak with firefighters and see the fire engines. Event: 14, Map: 13, Drop in, All ages

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

10am – 1pm

The Corpus clock

Trinity College Fellows’ Garden

McCrum Lecture Theatre, Corpus Christi College, Bene't Street, CB2 1RH The Corpus clock is one of the newest and most distinctive public monuments in Cambridge. It is a remarkable mixture of very modern design and ancient clockwork; of precision engineering and engaging whimsy. Dr Christopher de Hamel, Fellow Librarian of Corpus, will talk about the clock and its history. Event: 15, Map: 20, Talk, Ages 10+ __________________________________________

Trinity College, Queen’s Road, CB2 1TQ A rare opportunity for members of the public to visit and explore the beautiful Fellows’ Garden of Trinity College, across Queen’s Road from the College. Event: 18, Map: 41, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________

10am – 11am, 11am – 12noon, 12noon – 1pm

Sidney Sussex College: a tour of Cromwell’s Alma Mater Porters’ Lodge, Sidney Sussex College, Sidney Street, CB2 3HU A tour of the College courts and gardens including an opportunity to view the fine plaster ceiling in the historic hall and the splendid neo-Baroque chapel where Oliver Cromwell’s head is buried. Event: 16, Map: 36, Tour, Adults __________________________________________ 10am – 12noon

Historical and architectural bicycle tour of Cambridge The Guildhall, North side door in the Market Place, The Guildhall, Market Hill, CB2 3QJ This tour uses the streets, architecture and landscapes of Cambridge to take you on a journey through the last two thousand years. Lasting approximately two hours, it will look at fortifications, churches, colleges, meadows and some contemporary University buildings in roughly chronological order. Event: 17, Map: 14, Tour, Ages 14+, Pre book*

Historical and architectural bicycle tour

10am – 4pm

Christ’s College Old Library Christ’s College, St Andrew's Street, CB2 3BU Visit the spectacular Gothic revival library, built by the Victorian architect G.F. Bodley, which houses the College’s historic collections. The current exhibition explores the links between Christ’s College and America, showcasing both past alumni and objects that highlight this special relationship. A display will also mark the World War One Centenary. Event: 19, Map: 11, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 10am – 4pm

Trinity College Great Court and the Chapel Trinity College, Trinity Street, CB2 1TQ Visitors are welcome inside Trinity College’s Great Court and the Chapel. The College’s memorials to the fallen of both World Wars take the form of the inscription of their names on the walls of the Chapel (by the Altar for World War One and in the Antechapel for World War Two). Event: 20, Map: 40, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 10am – 4pm

The Whipple Library open day Whipple Library of the History and Philosophy of Science, Free School Lane, CB2 3RH Visit the Whipple Library of the History and Philosophy of Science, transformed in 2008 from an old lecture theatre into a thriving hub of study and research. Browse the varied collections shelved alongside scientific instruments from the Whipple Museum, and enjoy the display from our historic special items. Event: 21, Map: 48, Drop in, All ages

Trinity Great Court

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Friday 12 September

10am – 11am

Friday 12 September

Cambridge University Press Museum

The Wren Library

10am – 4.30pm

11am – 12noon, 2pm – 3pm

My museum favourite

Meet the curator tour: Buddha’s Word

Guide available from all University of Cambridge Museums and the Botanic Garden This self-guided walk takes you on a journey across the University of Cambridge Museums and the Botanic Garden to explore their artefacts, artworks and specimens. Event: 22, Map: online, Walk, All ages __________________________________________ 10.30am – 11.30am

The Cambridge University Press Museum Cambridge University Press Museum, Cambridge University Printing House, Shaftesbury Road, CB2 8BS Archivist Dr Rosalind Grooms will talk about the Museum, how it came to be developed and the rich life of the Press since 1534 when Henry VIII granted the letters patent. This talk complements event number: 38. Event: 23, Map: 9, Talk, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________

11am – 12.15pm

The City’s charters and insignia The Guildhall, Market Square, CB2 3QJ An opportunity to view the city’s extensive collection of charters and insignia, dating back to 1201, and to attend a talk given by the Sergeant-at-Mace. Event: 27, Map: 14, Talk, Ages 8+, Pre book* __________________________________________ 11am – 1pm, 1pm – 3pm, 3pm – 5pm

The complete Cambridge tour: punting and walking

10.30am – 11.45am, 2.30pm – 3.15pm

Tour of Lucy Cavendish College Lucy Cavendish College, Lady Margaret Road, CB3 0BU Approaching its 50th Anniversary, the College is uniquely for women over 21. This tour offers a chance to see the portraits of past Presidents and learn about the Founding Fellows whilst exploring the grounds. Event: 24, Map: 19, Tour, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________ 10.30am – 3.30pm

The Wren Library Trinity College, Trinity Street, CB2 1TQ View some of the Library’s special collections including 1,250 medieval manuscripts, the Capell collection of early Shakespeare editions, many books from Sir Isaac Newton’s own library and A.A. Milne’s manuscripts. This year there will also be a special exhibition about Trinity College during World War One. Event: 25, Map: 42, Drop in, All ages

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, CB2 3DZ A special tour with one of the curators of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s exhibition, Buddha’s Word: The Life of Books in Tibet and Beyond. Event: 26, Map: 24, Tour, Adults, Pre book: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-curator-tourcrafting-colour-open-cambridge-tickets1814588483 __________________________________________

Scudamore’s Punting Company, Mill Lane, CB2 1RS Explore the world-famous College Backs on a punting tour before setting out on foot around town with a Blue Badge Guide. Event: 28, Map: 32, Tour, All ages, Pre book* __________________________________________ 11am – 2pm

Behind the Chronophage: the Corpus clock revealed Taylor Library, Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RH Created by Dr John C. Taylor, the back of the clock will be revealed for the first time for visitors to ponder the intricacy of this distinctive public monument. Event: 29, Map: 12, Drop in, All ages

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

Tour of University of Cambridge Sports Centre

11.30am – 12.30pm, 2.30pm – 3.30pm, 5pm – 6pm

1pm – 2pm, 2pm – 3pm, 3pm – 4pm

Tour of the Senate House

Castle Court Building (to the rear of Octagon Building), Cambridgeshire County Council, Shire Hall, Castle Street, CB3 0AJ Find out about the nuclear bunker deep beneath the County Council’s office buildings. Thankfully not needed for its intended use, the County Council has converted the space to store significant items from its archaeological collections. This tour includes a visit to the bunker and a chance to view some of the archaeological material stored inside it. Event: 34, Map: 35, Tour, All ages, Pre book* __________________________________________

Senate House, King’s Parade, CB2 1TN Visit the Senate House to discover the history of the building, the immediate surroundings and some particular events and ceremonies associated with it. Event: 30, Map: 34, Tour, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________ 12noon – 1pm, 2pm – 3pm, 4pm – 5pm

ADC Theatre backstage tour ADC Theatre, Park Street, CB5 8AS This tour will explore what happens behind the scenes at the ADC Theatre, describing how shows are put together to give an overview of areas you would never usually get to see. Event: 31, Map: 2, Tour, Ages 10+, Pre book: www.adctheatre.com __________________________________________ 12noon – 1.30pm

Tour of the University of Cambridge Sports Centre University of Cambridge Sports Centre, Philippa Fawcett Drive, CB3 0AS Arup Associates will lead a tour of the new Sports Centre focusing on the architecture of the building and the key challenges that faced the design team in the construction of the facility. Event: 32, Map: 46, Tour, All ages, Pre book tel: 01223 336580, email: enquiries@sport.cam.ac.uk or visit: www.sport.cam.ac.uk __________________________________________ 12.30pm – 2pm

Collection conversations The Polar Museum, Lensfield Road, CB2 1ER Enjoy a close encounter with some of the Polar Museum's historic boots. Looking in detail at all kinds of Polar boots, including one belonging to Captain Scott, meet the experts who investigate how they were made and why some of them change over time. Event: 33, Map: 28, Drop in, All ages

Inside the Cold War bunker

1pm – 7pm (drop in) 2pm – 3pm, 6pm – 7pm (talks)

A glimpse into the future: explore the North West Cambridge Development Gravel Hill Farm, Madingley Rise, Madingley Road, CB3 0FU Covering 150 hectares, the North West Cambridge Development is the largest single capital project to be undertaken by the University in its 800 year history. Find out about the vision of the Development in the talk and explore the grounds of Gravel Hill Farm as the University lay the foundations for the future community. Event: 35, Map: online, Drop in/ Talk, Adults __________________________________________ 2pm – 2.30pm, 3pm – 3.30pm, 4pm – 4.30pm

Tours of Cambridge Judge Business School Cambridge Judge Business School, Trumpington Street, CB2 1AG This guided walking tour of the Business School will show the transformation of the former Addenbrooke’s Hospital into a place of learning for business leaders of the future. Limited capacity. Event: 36, Map: 7, Tour, Ages 5+, Pre book tel: 01223 339700, email: events@jbs.cam.ac.uk

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Friday 12 September

Tour of the Senate House

Friday 12 September

2pm – 3pm

2pm – 2.40pm, 2.45pm – 3.25pm, 3.30pm – 4.10pm, 4.15pm – 4.55pm

Newnham College’s hidden secret: our beautiful gardens and the impact of World War One

Tour of the Old Library at Trinity Hall Trinity Hall, Trinity Lane, CB2 1TJ A special opportunity to take a guided tour of Trinity Hall's historic Tudor chained library. Guided by the Librarian, this tour will highlight some of the College’s greatest treasures including their earliest book from circa 1066 and their wonderful early atlases. Event: 37, Map: 43, Tour, Ages 12+, Pre book* __________________________________________ 2pm – 3pm

Cambridge University Press: past and present The Oriel Room, The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RP Kevin Taylor, Director at Cambridge University Press and author of the bestselling guidebook Central Cambridge, will give an illustrated talk on Cambridge University Press. This talk complements event number: 23. Event: 38, Map: 27, Talk, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________ 2pm – 3pm

The English Reformation St Edward King and Martyr Church, Peas Hill, CB2 3PP An exciting historical talk on the English Reformation held in St Edward King and Martyr Church which played a distinctive role in the birth of the Reformation. Learn about Cambridge’s special connection to this period of English history and how its sequel, Puritanism, was ignited. Event: 39, Map: 37, Talk, Adults

Trinity Hall Old Library

Porters’ Lodge, Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DF Founded in 1871, Newnham remains dedicated to excellence in women’s education. Head Gardener Tony Arnold will lead you on a guided tour of the lovely gardens and explain the impact that World War One had on them. Event: 40, Map: 26, Tour, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________ 2pm – 3pm

Tour of the New Hall Art Collection Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, CB3 0DF The New Hall Art Collection consists solely of work by female artists and has evolved through gifts and loans from artists and alumnae since 1986. As a growing body of approximately 420 works, it is the most significant of its kind in Europe. Event: 41, Map: 23, Tour, Ages 14+, Pre book* __________________________________________ 2pm – 3pm

Women’s education and our literary heritage Porters’ Lodge, Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, CB3 9DF Founded in 1871, Newnham College remains dedicated to excellence in women’s education. Dr Gillian Sutherland will introduce the College. The library team and Archivist will lead a guided tour. Event: 42, Map: 26, Tour, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________ 2pm – 3.30pm, 4.15pm – 5.45pm

Tour of Robinson College gardens Porters’ Lodge, Robinson College, Grange Road, CB3 9AN The tour goes around the Robinson College gardens, which are a fusion of several original Edwardian gardens, each with their own distinctive character, now given a focus by a new small lake created when the College was built. Event: 43, Map: 30, Tour, All ages, Pre book*

The English Reformation

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

The Parker Lbrary

2pm – 4pm

4pm – 6pm

Madingley Hall gardens open afternoon

Open Observatory

Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall, Madingley, CB23 8AQ Come and enjoy the eight acres of historic gardens which host a wide diversity of features and plants. Explore the trees and topiary figures, as well as the courtyard and walled garden. Garden staff will be on hand to assist and answer questions. Event: 44, Map: online, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 2pm – 5pm

The Parker Library Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RH The Parker Library is one of Cambridge's most remarkable collections of medieval art and literature. Assembled at the Reformation to demonstrate the antiquity of religion and learning in England, it includes many of the oldest and most important illuminated manuscripts in Britain. On show will be both an exhibition of treasures from the collection and a display of conservation techniques. Event: 45, Map: 12, Drop in, Ages 10+ __________________________________________ 3pm – 4pm

Tour of Murray Edwards College gardens Porters’ Lodge, Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, CB3 0DF A tour of the College gardens with the Head Gardener, Jo Cobb. The College was built in the grounds of The Orchard, a large house part-owned by Norah Barlow, granddaughter of Charles Darwin and a distinguished plantswoman. Some features of the original garden still remain. Event: 46, Map: 23, Tour, All ages, Pre book*

Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Road, CB3 0HA Visit the historic Cambridge Observatory to see some treasures from the astronomical library collections and visit the newly refurbished Northumberland Telescope dating back to 1838. Event: 47, Map: 17, Drop in, Ages 14+ __________________________________________ 6.30pm – 7.30pm

Real Tennis exhibition University of Cambridge Real Tennis Club, The Tennis Court, Burrell's Walk, CB3 9DJ The Senior Professional of the University of Cambridge Real Tennis Club will introduce you to the history and rules of real tennis, which will be followed by an exhibition match played by some of the top University players. Event: 48, Map: 45, Exhibition, All ages, Pre book tel: 01223 336580, email: enquiries@sport.cam.ac.uk or visit: www.sport.cam.ac.uk __________________________________________ 7pm – 8pm

Discovering the Leach family of Cambridge: the signs of Cambridge Museum of Cambridge, Education Room, 2/3 Castle Street, CB3 0AQ From shop fronts to pub signs, the art of the sign painter and writer were once seen all around Cambridge. Now they can only be glimpsed on forgotten walls, in museum collections and in College courts. Tamsin Wimhurst draws you back to a time when these city artworks once characterised any walk around the streets. Event: 49, Map: 25, Talk, Ages 14+, Pre book tel: 01223 355159, email: events@museumofcambridge.org.uk

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Friday 12 September

Robinson College gardens

Friday 12 September

Self-guided sculpture trails Available at any time, please allow two hours Trail 1: Cambridge Station to the Grafton Centre (South Cambridge and the Fitzwilliam Museum) Trail 2: The Tourist Information Centre to Robinson College (city centre area) Trail 3: Churchill College to Murray Edwards College (West Cambridge area) Bigger Bite by Nigel Hall, Faculty of Law These self-guided sculpture trails guide participants to the wide range of 20th and 21st century sculpture within walking distance of the city centre. Guides are available to be picked up from the Tourist Information Centre, Fitzwilliam Museum, Michaelhouse café and Kettle’s Yard. Downloadable trails are available at: www.cambridgesculpturetrails.co.uk and now as a free app Cambridge Sculpture Trails in both Apple and Android format. Walk, All ages, Partial access – call for details. Booking not required

Pre-dinner drinks at 7pm, dinner at 7.30pm

Dine at Corpus Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RH Join us and dine in the historic setting of one of Cambridge’s oldest colleges. Corpus Christi will be serving dinner to pre-booked guests in the splendour of its 19th century dining hall. The evening will start with a sparkling pre-dinner drink followed by a delicious three-course meal ending with coffee and a short talk about the College’s history by a special guest speaker. Tickets are priced at £38 per person. A good selection of wine is available to buy for dinner (cash only). Dress to impress. Please notify us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Event: 50, Map: 12, Dinner, Adults, Pre book tel: 01223 761539/337144, email: conferences@corpus.cam.ac.uk

Menu Broccoli, velouté, pickled and parmesan bon bon *** Sea bass, seared, cannellini beans, chorizo, sauce bouillabaisse Or Asparagus, broad bean and mint risotto, parmesan tuille *** Berries and cream, whipped vanilla crémeux, summer berries, strawberry gel, raspberry foam

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

Saturday 13 September

Top talks Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RP Map: 27, Arrive on time, Ages 16+ CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

10am – 11am

DR KATE KENNEDY

11.30am – 12.30pm

Who cares for Cambridge’s history? Once upon a time Cambridge was assumed to be just the University – but what of the City? In her talk, Honor Ridout explores 2,000 years of Cambridge history and asks whether we are losing evidence of the City’s past. Event: 51

The patient believes he is Shakespeare: writing the life of Ivor Gurney Ivor Gurney was one of the most intriguing, eccentric and original voices to emerge from the trenches. He was also uniquely as successful a poet as he was a composer. Through a decade of research, Dr Kate Kennedy has traced his life in the course of writing his biography from music college to the Somme, to becoming patient number 6420. Event: 52

GIRTON COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

1pm – 2pm

Girtonians and the two World Wars Much has been written on the effects of the World Wars on those participating in them. The way they affected universities however, and in particular those attempting to continue their studies, is less well documented. The results of two surveys of the experiences of women students at Girton College during the two World Wars will be presented and discussed. These studies provide an insight into the effects of war on individuals both immediately and in their later lives. Event: 53

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Saturday 13 September

BY KIND PERMISSION OF RIC LEACH

Queens’ College Old Library

Discovering the Leach family

8am – 5pm

Discovering the Leach family of Cambridge: Michaelhouse exhibition and self-guided walk The Michaelhouse Centre, Trinity Street, CB2 1SU This exhibition and self-guided walk celebrates the rich, previously untold story of a remarkable Cambridge family and looks at their lasting legacy in Jesus College, Queens’ Old Hall and St Clement’s Church. Event: 54, Map: 22, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 9am – 5pm

Murray Edwards College: from Silver Street to Huntingdon Road Rosemary Murray Library, Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, CB3 0DF This exhibition celebrates 60 years of the College, from its humble beginnings in Silver Street to the present day. Founded in 1954 as New Hall, the first President Dame Rosemary Murray kept scrapbooks of press cuttings and gathered records relating to the early years. Event: 55, Map: 23, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 9.15am – 10.05am, 10.30am – 11.20am, 11.45am – 12.35pm

Westminster College: tour of a hidden treasure Westminster College, Madingley Road, CB3 0AA Discover the history of the College, the intrepid Sisters of Sinai, the arts and crafts architecture and College life today. This tour highlights the stunning original features of the chapel, library and dining hall, complete with cupola ceiling and stained glass windows. Event: 56, Map: 47, Tour, Ages 8+, Pre book tel: 01223 330633, email: admin@westminster.cam.ac.uk or visit: www.westminster.cam.ac.uk

10am – 10.30am, 10.45am – 11.15am, 11.45am – 12.15pm, 12.30pm – 1pm, 1.45pm – 2.15pm, 3.15pm – 3.45pm

Treasures of Queens’ College Old Library Queens’ College, Queens’ Lane, CB3 9ET The Old Library dates from 1448 and its 20,000 volumes include medieval manuscripts, incunabula, books with elaborate bindings and early editions of important works. Many of the books have been annotated by generations of Queens’ scholars, providing an invaluable record of intellectual activity from early modern times until the 19th century. An exhibition of some of the Library's treasures will be on display. Event: 57, Map: 29, Tour, All ages __________________________________________ 10am – 10.45am, 11am – 11.45am, 12noon – 12.45pm

Tudor treasures at Cambridge University Library Cambridge University Library, West Road, CB3 9DR Take a tour of one of the world's greatest research libraries, which has captivated the imagination of students and researchers since its construction in 1934. Amongst more than 8 million items, the Library holds a treasury of maps, music and rare books that evoke the Elizabethan world. Find out about the library's history, its special collections and its exciting future. Event: 58, Map: 8, Tour, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________ 10am – 11am, 11am – 12noon

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

10am – 4pm

Tours of the award-winning Sainsbury Laboratory

10am – 1pm

Christ’s College, St Andrew's Street, CB2 3BU Visit the spectacular Gothic revival library, built by the Victorian architect G.F. Bodley, which houses the College’s historic collections. The current exhibition explores the links between Christ's College and America, showcasing both past alumni and objects that highlight this special relationship. A display will also mark the World War One Centenary. Event: 64, Map: 11, Drop in, All ages ___________________________________

Cambridge Fire Station

10am – 4pm

Cambridge Fire Station, Parkside, CB1 1JF For the first time since its re-opening Cambridge Fire Station welcomes the public to visit, speak with firefighters and see the fire engines. Event: 61, Map: 13, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________

The Haddon Library

Sainsbury Laboratory, Bateman Street, CB2 1LR Tours of the Stirling Award winning Sainsbury Laboratory given by representatives from Stanton Williams Architects and Sainsbury Laboratory staff. Tours will include a talk which introduces the research being undertaken at the laboratory. Event: 60, Map: 31, Tour, Adults, Pre book* __________________________________________

10am – 4pm

Behind the Chronophage: the Corpus Clock revealed Taylor Library, Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RH Created by Dr John C. Taylor, the back of the clock will be revealed for the first time for visitors to ponder the intricacy of this distinctive public monument. Event: 62, Map: 12, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________

Christ’s College Old Library

Haddon Library of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, CB2 3DZ Visit the Haddon Library, one of the UK's most important collections of books and other materials in archaeology and anthropology. It holds around 76,000 items and serves the staff, research students and undergraduates of the University. It has been described by The Cambridge Student as “the Cambridge library you dreamed about before you got here. It’s gorgeous, cavernous and filled to the brim with giant bookshelves that require a stepladder to reach.” Event: 65, Map: 15, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 10am – 4pm

10am – 4pm

Open day at the Festival Theatre

Behind the scenes at both the City's Crematorium and Newmarket Road Cemetery

Cambridge Buddhist Centre, Festival Theatre, 38 Newmarket Road, CB5 8DT Explore this beautiful building with a tour and exhibition that commemorates the 200th anniversary of this remarkable Georgian theatre. Trace its fascinating history and see its current incarnation as a thriving Buddhist Centre. Event: 66, Map: 5, Drop in, All ages

Crematorium, Huntington Road, CB3 0JJ Cemetery, Newmarket Road, CB5 8PE Both venues are opening their doors to the public for the first time since the 1980’s. Visitors can look behind the scenes and meet members of the bereavement services team. Event: 63, Map: online, Tour, Drop in, All ages

Cambridge Fire Station

Festival Theatre

visit: www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge or tel: 01223 766766

Saturday 13 September

10am – 11.30am, 12noon – 1.30pm, 2pm – 3.30pm, 4pm – 5.30pm

Saturday 13 September

BEN GALLAGHER

Trinity College

St John’s College

10am – 4pm

The Parker Library

Visit the 1920s Memorial Church

Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RH The Library holds one of Cambridge’s most remarkable collections of medieval art and literature. Assembled at the Reformation to demonstrate the antiquity of religion and learning in England, it includes many of the oldest and most important illuminated manuscripts in Britain. There will be an exhibition of treasures from the collection and a display of conservation techniques on view. Event: 67, Map: 12, Drop in, Ages 10+ __________________________________________

Unitarian Memorial Church, Emmanuel Road, CB1 1JW Home to Cambridge’s Unitarians, the Church is open for informal tours of the oak-panelled chapel, hall, theological library and the minister’s study designed by Ronald Potter-Jones. Event: 70, Map: 21, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________

10am – 4pm

The Tudors and St John’s College The Old Library, St John’s College, St John’s Street, CB2 1TP Step into the historic surroundings of St John’s College Old Library and join in the celebrations of the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I’s royal visit to Cambridge, with an exhibition of Tudor books and artefacts. Event: 68, Map: 38, Drop in, Ages 10+ __________________________________________ 10am – 4pm

Trinity College Great Court and the Chapel Trinity Street, CB2 1TQ Visitors are welcome inside Trinity College’s Great Court and the Chapel. The College’s memorials to the fallen of both World Wars take the form of the inscription of their names on the walls of the Chapel (by the Altar for World War One and in the Antechapel for World War Two). Event: 69, Map: 40, Drop in, All ages

10am – 4.30pm

My museum favourite Guide available from all University of Cambridge Museums and the Botanic Garden This self-guided walk takes you on a journey across the University of Cambridge Museums and the Botanic Garden to explore their artefacts, artworks and specimens. Event: 71, Walk, All ages __________________________________________ 10am – 5pm

Open day at Abu Bakr Jamia Mosque Abu Bakr Mosque, 1 Mawson Road, CB1 2DZ An opportunity for people from all faiths, backgrounds and communities to visit the central mosque of Cambridge. Female visitors must dress to fully cover their arms and legs whilst male visitors are required to cover their legs. Event: 72, Map: 1, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 10am – 5pm

Missionary archives and music from Africa Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide, Westminster College, Madingley Road, CB3 0AA A chance to view the new premises of the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide. Highlights of the collection will be displayed and there will be a performance of African music by two-man troupe Folignoouma. Event: 73, Map: 6, Drop in, Ages 14+

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

10.30am – 5.30pm

Elizabethan pageant

A vision of modern living: St Mark’s Court, Newnham, 45 years on

University Church, Great St Mary’s, Senate House Hill, CB2 3PQ Join the time-travelling Elizabethans at Great St Mary’s for a day of crafts, music and pageantry to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I’s royal visit to Cambridge. Event: 74, Map: 44, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 10.30am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 4.30pm

Discovering the Leach family of Cambridge: arts and crafts design and motif workshop All Saints Church, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BP Inspired by the beautiful interior of All Saints Church, drop in and create your own Victorian style designs and motifs. Try simple craft techniques such as tile painting, stencilling and printing at workshops held by local artists. Event: 75, Map: 3, Drop in, All ages ________________________ 10.30am – 5pm

Discovering the Leach family of Cambridge: Museum of Cambridge exhibition Museum of Cambridge, 2/3 Castle Street, CB3 0AQ Through a rich variety of objects and paintings, many on show for the first time, find out about the 18th and 19th century Barnet Leachs who were the head cooks of Trinity College, and Richard Hopkins Leach, the pub sign painter and jobbing artist of Cambridge. Event: 76, Map: 25, Drop in, All ages

Elizabethan pageant

Main Hall, St Mark’s Community Centre, Barton Road, CB3 9JZ An exhibition highlighting the work of awardwinning 1960s architect Robert Dixon, with opportunities to tour house interiors and gardens. This event will continue on Sunday 14 September from 12pm – 5.30pm. Event: 77, Map: 39, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________ 11am – 12noon , 12noon – 1pm, 1pm – 2pm, 2pm – 3pm, 3pm – 4pm

Inside the Cold War bunker Castle Court Building (to the rear of Octagon Building), Cambridgeshire County Council, Shire Hall, Castle Street, CB3 0AJ Find out about the nuclear bunker deep beneath the County Council’s office buildings. Thankfully not needed for itsintended use, the County Council has converted the space to store significant items from its archaeological collections. This tour includes a visit to the bunker and a chance to view some of the archaeological material stored inside it. Event: 78, Map: 10, Tour, All ages, Pre book* __________________________________________ 11am – 12noon , 1pm – 2pm

Jesus College sculpture tour Jesus College, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BL A tour of the permanent sculptures in Jesus College including work by William Turnbull, Sir Eduardo Poalozzi and Sir Henry Moore. The tour will also include entrance to some College buildings that are usually closed to the public. Event: 79, Map: 18, Tour, All ages, Pre Book*

Jesus College sculpture tour

visit: www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge or tel: 01223 766766

Saturday 13 September

10am – 6pm

Saturday 13 September

The City’s charters and insignia

Humour as history

2pm – 3pm (tour) 2.30pm – 5pm (drop in)

11am – 12noon

Trampoline showcase University of Cambridge Sports Centre, Philippa Fawcett Drive, CB3 0AS The University of Cambridge Trampoline Club will show off their skills in a fantastic display in the University of Cambridge Sports Hall. Event: 80, Map: 46, All ages __________________________________________ 11am – 12.15pm

The City’s charters and insignia The Guildhall, Market Square, CB2 3QJ An opportunity to view the City’s extensive collection of charters and insignia, dating back to 1201, and to attend a talk given by the Sergeant-at-Mace. Event: 81, Map: 14, Talk, Ages 8+, Pre book* __________________________________________ 12noon – 5pm

From books to Bhajans: Bharat Bhavan (Former Mill Road Library) Off Mill Road, CB1 2AZ The Mill Road History Project presents a celebration of the old Library. Discover its origins in an illustrated exhibition and learn about its role today as the Bharat Bhavan. Special activities will take place at 2.30pm with Arrti traditional Hindu prayers at the Holy Shrine and at 4pm there will be traditional Indian music. Indian snacks will be served. Event: 82, Map: 4, Drop in, All ages

Histon Road Cemetery tour: remembrance, history and nature Histon Road Cemetery, Histon Road, CB4 3LE Envisaged by the Victorian garden designer J.C. Loudon, the Histon Road Cemetery opened in 1843. Learn about its history and the lives of those buried here who were lost in World War One. Pre-book for the tour at 2pm or enjoy a self-guided walk around this tranquil space between 2.30pm – 5pm. Event: 83, Map: 16, Tour, Ages 12+, Pre book* __________________________________________ 2pm – 3pm

Humour as history: soldier cartoons and World War One Milstein Seminar Rooms, Cambridge University Library, West Road, CB3 9DR Join Professor Jane Chapman as she explores satirical sketches from the troop newspapers of World War One and considers what these cartoons tell us about the morale and stoicism of those at war. The talk will be accompanied by a display of soldier cartoons. Event: 84, Map: 8, Talk, Ages 14+ __________________________________________ 2pm – 3pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Meet the curator tour: Crafting Colour Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, CB2 3DZ A special tour with the curator of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology’s exhibition, Crafting Colour: beads, pattern and painting from the Kalahari. Event: 85, Map: 24, Tour, Adults, Pre book: www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-curator-tourbuddhas-word-open-cambridge-tickets11452042367

Booking in advance is essential for all pre book* events

Marshall of Cambridge

2pm – 3.30pm

4pm – 8pm

Tour of the beautifully restored gardens of Wolfson College

Impington 75: celebrating 75 years of village college life

Porters’ Lodge, Wolfson College, Barton Road, CB3 9BB A garden tour looking at the fantastic range of plants, topiary, unusual trees and garden rooms at Wolfson College. The gardens have been described as the most interesting and diverse in Cambridge by the many gardening clubs who have visited Wolfson. Event: 86, Map: online, Tour, Ages 14+ Pre book: email: pls23@cam.ac.uk __________________________________________

Impington Village College, New Road, Impington CB24 9LX Visitors are invited to learn more about the rich heritage of Impington Village College including that of its Grade 1 listed building designed by founder of the Bauhaus movement, Walter Gropius. The activities will continue on Sunday with workshops, demonstrations and a special exhibition from 12pm – 4pm. Event: 90, Map: online, Drop in, All ages __________________________________________

2pm – 3.30pm, 4.15pm – 5.45pm

Tour of Robinson College Gardens Porters’ Lodge, Robinson College, Grange Road, CB3 9AN The tour explores the gardens, which are a fusion of several original Edwardian gardens, each with their own distinctive character, now given a focus by a new small lake created when the College was built. Event: 87, Map: 30, Tour, All ages, Pre book* __________________________________________ 2pm – 4pm

Hangar tour of Marshall of Cambridge The Airport, Newmarket Road, CB5 8RX Learn more about the work and history of Marshall of Cambridge from a short presentation followed by a tour of the aircraft hangars. Event: 88, Map: online, Tour, Ages 14+, Pre book tel: 01223 373368, email: jmb@marcamb.co.uk __________________________________________ 2pm – 4pm

Lawrence Room Museum: Girton College Girton College, Huntingdon Road, CB3 0JG The Museum contains collections of artefacts from Egypt, the Mediterranean, and from an Anglo-Saxon cemetery excavated on the College site in 1881. Visit Hermione, a Roman portrait mummy from Egypt, one of the museum’s highlights. Event: 89, Map: online, Drop in, Ages 7+

5pm – 6.30pm

Celebrating the Leach family of Cambridge: ‘Britain, a cocktail of artistic cultures’ All Saints Church, Jesus Lane, CB5 8BP A talk by Sba Shaikh on the influences of Islamic and Indian art and culture on artists such as William Morris via the Silk Route, the East India Company and how this influence is still vibrant with companies and labels such as Liberty and Ben Sherman. Event: 91, Map: 3, Talk, Adults __________________________________________ 5.15pm – 6.45pm

Tea dance University of Cambridge Sports Centre, Philippa Fawcett Drive, CB3 0AS Learn the basics of a wide variety of dancing styles such as the waltz and foxtrot, followed by tea and cake. Event: 92, Map: 46, Ages 14+, Pre book tel: 01223 336580, email: enquiries@sport.cam.ac.uk or visit: www.sport.cam.ac.uk

visit: www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge or tel: 01223 766766

Saturday 13 September

Wolfson College

Sunday 14 September

9.30am – 2pm

Bridge the Gap charity walk Jesus Green Bridge the Gap, a five-mile route around the Colleges, brings together some of the best of Cambridge for the whole community to enjoy. Join us for this special day out and help us reach our fundraising goal of £50,000 in support of the Arthur Rank Hospice and Press Relief, two valuable charities working within our local community. This family-friendly event is accessible to wheelchair users and invites people of all ages to participate independently or collectively in family, community or corporate groups. The 2014 route features, in order, St John’s, Trinity, King’s, Darwin, St Catharine’s, Corpus Christi, Emmanuel, Christ’s, Sidney Sussex and Jesus Colleges. The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology is this year’s check point. Participants will be treated to musical interludes from the Waterbeach Brass Band and we are delighted to announce the addition of Sing! community choir. The Society of Cambridge Tourist Guides will be on hand to talk about the history of the Colleges and grounds and a lively atmosphere in the tea tent will welcome participants back to Jesus Green.

Sunday 14 September Registration Early-bird offer (until 14 August) Advance booking (until 11 September) On the day

£12 £18 £20

Under 18s can participate for free but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Register online at www.arhc.org.uk/bridgethegap or collect a form from any branch of the Cambridge Building Society. Sponsored by

@BTGwalk #btg2014 SIR CAM

Gravell Hill Farm

Girton College City Crematorium

Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall

Accessibility

We use the following codes Toilet, wheelchair accessible Step free access Partial access, ring for details

T S PA

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Abu Bakr Mosque S ADC Theatre PA All Saints Church PA Bharat Bhavan (Former Mill Road Library) S Cambridge Buddhist Centre PA Cambridge Centre for Christianity S Worldwide (Westminster College) 7 Cambridge Judge Business School S T, S, PA, I 8 Cambridge University Library 9 Cambridge University Press Museum T, S, PA, I PA 10 Cambridgeshire County Council PA 11 Christ's College PA 12 Corpus Christi College S 13 Fire Station T, S Li 14 Guildhall Cambridge T,Li 15 Haddon Library of Archaeology and Anthropology 16 Histon Road Cemetery PA T, PA 17 Institute of Astronomy PA 18 Jesus College T, S 19 Lucy Cavendish College T, Li, I 20 McCrum Lecture Theatre PA 21 Memorial Church (Unitarian) T, S, Li 22 Michaelhouse Centre T, S, Li, I 23 Murray Edwards College T, S, Li, I 24 Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 25 Museum of Cambridge PA T, S 26 Newnham College T, S, Li, I 27 The Pitt Building

Lift to all floors Induction loop for hearing aids More access information on page 3

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T, S, Ii 28 The Polar Museum PA 29 Queens’ College T, S, I 30 Robinson College T,S, Li, I 31 Sainsbury Laboratory PA 32 Scudamore’s Mill Lane Punting Station 33 Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences T, PA, Li T, S, PA 34 Senate House PA 35 Shire Hall PA 36 Sidney Sussex College PA 37 St Edward King & Martyr Church PA 38 St John’s College T, S 39 St Mark’s Community Centre S 40 Trinity College S, PA 41 Trinity College, Fellows’ Garden PA 42 Trinity College, Wren Library PA 43 Trinity Hall PA 44 University Church, Great St. Mary's 45 University of Cambridge Real Tennis Club 46 University of Cambridge Sports Centre T, S S 47 Westminster College PA 48 Whipple Library

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Not on map 49 Cambridge City Crematorium 50 Girton College T, S T, S, Li, PA 51 Gravel Hill Farm T, S, Li, PA, I 52 Impington Village College T, S 53 Institute of Continuing Education, Madingley Hall 54 Marshall of Cambridge PA S 55 Newmarket Road Cemetery T, S 56 Wolfson College

A digital version of this map, which includes the venues not marked

here, is

16 Impington Village College

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19 6 47

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Marshall of Cambridge Newmarket Road Cemetery

42 40 22 43 34 44 14

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available at: www.cam.ac.uk/open-cambridge

Public Engagement Open Cambridge is co-ordinated by the Public Engagement team at the University of Cambridge. We work across the University and Colleges to support outreach that includes the annual festivals, one day events that raise funds for charities, student-run activities and educational programmes. Hundreds of our events are free thanks to the support of the University and the generosity of our sponsors and partners: www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement

Future events 20 October – 2 November 2014

Cambridge Festival of Ideas The Cambridge Festival of Ideas features arts, humanities and social sciences research in talks, performance, film screenings, hands-on activities and workshops to suit all ages. Further details will be available from September 2014 at: www.cam.ac.uk/festival-of-ideas 9 – 22 March 2015

Cambridge Science Festival The Cambridge Science Festival will mark its 21st Anniversary in 2015, exploring science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine through events for all. Further details will be available from January 2015 at: www.cam.ac.uk/science-festival

What’s on at the University of Cambridge The best way to find out about future events at the University is to visit the What’s on website, which lists all of the up-and-coming activities, from family events to adult lectures: www.cam.ac.uk/whatson

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