Castle Hill History Tour - Cambridge Without the University!
Tuesday 17th August 2010
Venue: Castle Hill
Category: History & Heritage
One Liner: A Town NOT Gown walk
Price Info: £6.50. Under 16 free
Time Info: 19.00-20.30
Meet: Quayside, Magdelene St
An introduction to the first 1,200 years. Plus a bit on the last 800 years too!
Was Cambridge founded by the University ? No! When did the University arrive here ? Only 800 years ago!
Join this walking tour with Blue Badge Guide and local historian Allan Brigham around the OLDEST part of Cambridge - where Cambridge began nearly 2,000 years ago.
When did you last climb the Castle Mound ? Check out the view and discover the history of 'Castle End' - From Julius Caesar to David Cameron.
Romans, Saxons, Vikings, Normans, 19th century slums
...AND some of the best 20th century social housing ever built in Cambridge. Can anything as imaginative be repeated today?
Just turn up, but places are limited. To guarantee a place please book: 07933114324
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