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St Osyth in the snow 2009

St Osyth

in the county of Essex

Pictures of Cambridge

a Historic City in the county of Cambridgeshire

About Cambridge

Cambridge has an abundance of magnificent buildings, and these together with riverside walks, wonderful museums and quaint old streets, quickly draw the visitor under the spell of this historic and charming City.

The heart of this ancient City is dominated by the great University buildings. King's college is known for its chapel, a medieval masterpiece that was built long before the rest of the college. Of the other buildings, the oldest Peterhouse - the first college founded in 1284 belongs to Clare college, part of which was once occupied by a 12th-century Nunnery. Trinity college, established in 1546 by Henry V111 and now the largest college. Trinity has a spectacular Library, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, and Trinity's chapel contains memorials to famous past students including Isaac Newton and Lord Tennyson.

The many students give the city a lively vibe. There is always something going on with much to see and do.

There are many interesting places to visit in this famous City, one being the American cemetary and chapel. The War Memorial Chapel, in stark contrast with Cambridge's historic buildings, is a striking example of modern architecture. Inside, is a 540-square foot map showing the Atlantic air and sea routes used by American forces during the second world war. Not surprisingly, this unique place is included in the tour itinery of our many American friends.

The City centre provides a host of interesting shops and restaurants, while in and around Cambridge you will find several hospitable public houses and inns, all offering tasty food in a relaxing and cosy atmosphere.

Other noted places to visit - Buckden Palace, Bourn Post-Mill and Trumpington.

Recommended towns & villages near Cambridge

Tudor house

Saffron Walden (198 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Essex

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE of Cambridge)

The outstanding feature of Saffron Walden is its rich variety of properties tangled around its web of ancient streets...

Exterior of Ely Cathedral

Ely (160 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Cambridgeshire

(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction N of Cambridge)

The early life of Ely began with a monastry and town situated on an island in the midst of a vast expanse of marshland in the middle of the Fens...

Clasic country cottages

Wendens Ambo (5 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Essex

(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction S of Cambridge)

This enchanting village with its unusual name lies at the western boundary of the county. Its quaint name comes from the joining of Great and Little Ambo in the 17th century...

A row of cottages, Ashwell, Hertfordshire

Ashwell (30 Pictures) in the county of Hertfordshire

(16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SW of Cambridge)

Ashwell embodies some of the finest domestic architecture in England, here in this well preserved village, at a glance you get a pleasurable insight as to what England was like in the 16th and 17th-centuries...

Brook Cottage, Kedington, Suffolk

Kedington (8 Pictures) in the county of Suffolk

(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction SE of Cambridge)

The Stour Valley footpath leads into Kedington which has several eye catching focal points, including a pretty arched bridge spanning the river and a lovely 18th-century watermill...

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University Botanic Gardens, Cambridge

University Botanic Gardens (11 Pictures)

(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)

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Old Postcard of The American Cemetary, Nr Cambridge

Cambridge American Military Cemetery & Memorial (30 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W)

Watched over by a fluttering Stars and Stripes the American Military Cemetery at Madingley in Cambridge is the only one of its.....

A man and his dogs

Anglesey Abbey (49 Pictures)

(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE)

This attractive house was formerly a priory of Augustinian canons, founded around 1135. It's name does not relate to the island.....

Imperial War Museum Duxford

Imperial War Museum Duxford (125 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S)

Duxford retains its wartime atmosphere and, as many of its aeroplanes still fly, you might even see one take to the air during a.....

Wimpole Hall in Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

Wimpole Hall (44 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction SW)

Cambridgeshire's largest and grandest Georgian mansion, set in a fine wooded park, complete with folly, Chinese bridge and lake..

Newmarket Racecourse 2003

Newmarket Racecourse (4 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E)

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Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

Houghton Mill (18 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)

Houghton is a beautifully restored water mill from the 17th century. It can be found in the delightful village of Houghton,.....


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