The Fitzwilliam Museum (1837–41) is located in Trumpington Street, a continuation of King’s Parade. Cambridge, city (district), administrative and historic county of Cambridgeshire, England, home of the internationally known University of Cambridge. Cambridge was also the home of Pye Ltd, founded in 1898 by W. G. Pye, who worked in the Cavendish Laboratory; it began by supplying the University and later specialised in wireless telegraphy equipment, radios, televisions and also defence equipment. In addition, the Digital Technology Group of the University's Department of Computer Science and Technology[57] maintains a weather station on the West Cambridge site, displaying current weather conditions online via web browsers or an app, and also an archive dating back to 1995.[58]. [90], At the 2011 Census, the population of the Cambridge contiguous built-up area (urban area) was 158,434,[91] while that of the City Council area was 123,867. [55], The city has an oceanic climate. King’s College Chapel (1446–1515), the best-known building in Cambridge, was designed by Henry VI as part of an immense and never fully realized conception. [33] Cambridge does not have a cathedral, traditionally a prerequisite for city status, instead falling within the Church of England Diocese of Ely. The Cambridge Network keeps businesses in touch with each other. [115] According to the 2001 census, 25% of residents travelled to work by bicycle. [15] Their settlement – also on and around Castle Hill – became known as Grantebrycge. In 1511 Desiderius Erasmus went to Cambridge and did much to inculcate the new learning of the Renaissance there. Publication date 1911 Topics English literature -- History and criticism, English literature -- Bibliography Publisher G.P Putnam's Sons Collection toronto Contributor University of Toronto - CRRS Library for Renaissance Studies Language English. Explore Cambridge holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. [140] There are seven amateur cricket clubs within the city: Cambridge Granta, Camden, Cambridge St Giles, New Chesterton Institute, Fen Ditton, Romsey Town and Cherry Hinton. The Cambridge City Cemetery is located to the north of Newmarket Road. The city contains three Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), at Cherry Hinton East Pit, Cherry Hinton West Pit, and Travellers Pit,[84] and ten Local Nature Reserves (LNRs): Sheep's Green and Coe Fen, Retrieved 15 July 2020. [230] There is also a student-led egalitarian minyan which holds services on Friday evenings. Cambridge Local Authority District covers most of the City's urban area but some extends outside this into South Cambridgeshire District. Cambridge Histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas. Performers: David Bowie, King Crimson, Roy Harper, and others. Its authoritative coverage extends from areas of central linguistic interest and concern to more specialised topics such as personal names and place names. The Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the largest biomedical research clusters in the world, is soon to house premises of AstraZeneca, a hotel, and the relocated Royal Papworth Hospital.[5]. Like the rest of Cambridgeshire it is part of the Anglican Diocese of Ely. 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Spontaneous Combustion scheduled Saturday afternoon and UFO Saturday evening, 12 June 1971, were among the 23 scheduled performers. The Cambridge History of the English Language is the first multi-volume work to provide a full account of the history of English. 1 Volume I. The Fitzwilliam Museum is the city's largest, and is the lead museum of the University of Cambridge Museums. Retrieved 15 July 2020. Performers: David Bowie, King Crimson, Roy Harper, and others. [109] Cambridge Science Park, which is the largest commercial R&D centre in Europe, is owned by Trinity College;[110][111] St John's is the landlord of St John's Innovation Centre. Cambridge railway station was opened in 1845, initially linking to Bishopsgate station in London, via Bishops Stortford. Several of the large new and secondhand bookshops enjoy international reputations, and there are numerous establishments specializing in the sale of antiques. King Henry I granted Cambridge a monopoly on river trade, privileging this area of the economy of Cambridge[103] The town market provided for trade in a wide variety of goods and annual trading fairs such as Stourbridge Fair and Midsummer Fair were visited by merchants from across the country. [157] There are three field hockey clubs; Cambridge City Hockey Club, Cambridge South Hockey Club and Cambridge Nomads. An Orthodox synagogue and Jewish student centre is located on Thompson's Lane, operated jointly by the Cambridge Traditional Jewish Congregation and the Cambridge University Jewish Society, which is affiliated to the Union of Jewish Students. [186], Three Cambridge Free Festivals held in 1969, 1970, and 1971 that featured artists including David Bowie, King Crimson, Roy Harper, Spontaneous Combustion, UFO and others are believed by the festival organiser to have been the first free multiple-day rock music festivals held in the UK. The first town charter was granted by Henry I between 1120 and 1131. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/place/Cambridge-England, Cambridge - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). The Castle Street Methodist Church is the oldest of the two, having been built in 1823, and was formerly a Primitive Methodist church. [96], Centre for Cities identified Cambridge as the UK's most unequal city in 2017 and 2018. The Cambridge History of English Literature editors Adolphus William Ward and A. R. Waller. [33], The railway came to Cambridge in 1845 after initial resistance, with the opening of the Great Eastern Railway's London to Norwich line. The city is adjacent to the M11 and A14 roads. [181], The Cambridge Science Festival, typically held annually in March, is the United Kingdom's largest free science festival. [119] London Stansted Airport, about 30 miles (48 km) south via the M11 or direct rail, offers a broad range of international destinations. Updates? [172] The Cambridge Summer Music Festival takes place in July. Singers Matthew Bellamy,[168] of the rock band Muse, Tom Robinson,[169] and Olivia Newton-John[170] were born in the city. It also has an interesting guild history, Corpus Christi College having been founded by guilds in 1352. The Romsey Town Rollerbillies play roller derby in Cambridge. [211] The city has no power stations, though a five-metre wind turbine, part of a Cambridge Regional College development, can be seen in King's Hedges. The Mumford Theatre is part of Anglia Ruskin University, and hosts shows by both student and non-student groups. Live music venues hosting popular music in the city include the Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge Junction and the Portland Arms. 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