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10 August 2007

10 August 2007 - Cambridge

A short visit on a Friday afternoon to explore a bit more of the city.

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Everywhere you walked in this area there were students touting for business asking if you wanted a trip on a punt. The bridge over the river Cam on Magdalene Street.

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Another view of the bridge with the tower of New Court, St. John’s college in the background.

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The Baron of Beef and The Mitre Inn on Bridge Street.

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St John’s Street. The faculty of divinity, St John’s College. Dating from 1878.

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A close up of some of the stone carvings.

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Walking up St John’s Street.

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The view back to St John’s College entrance.

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Gonville and Caius college.

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Another view from within Gonville and Caius college. On the right is the elaborate  gate of honour with sundials.

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A bronze model of Cambridge located outside Great St Mary’s Church on King’s parade.

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Senate House dating from 1722

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The Eagle public house which was frequented by Crick and Watson who discovered the structure DNA. Click here for more images from a previous visit.

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This text was written on the back of a door within the pub.

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Walking up Free School Lane

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The old Cavendish Laboratory where Watson and Crick worked.

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Downing Street on our way to the museums.

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Inside the museum of archaeology and anthropology. A large totem pole.

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The return walk down Free School Lane.

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The market was very busy.