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Cambridge – museums, buskers and hamburger wars
Penguins! Well okay, not quite, other than this poor stuffed soul and his/her chick in a glass case. The Polar Museum in Cambridge is dedicated to research on both poles. It’s exhibit is small but interesting. Who knew Antarctic supplies included tinned pemmican?
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Cambridge – Ely and another look at Cambridge
Ely (pronounced “eelie” after the eels that were formerly harvested here) is a former market town north of Cambridge. It is also home to its famous Cathedral – a fame well deserved! A 15-minute train ride took us to Ely’s station and a stroll of about 20 minutes took us to the Cathedral. We needed…
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Cambridge – finding Grantchester and punting at last
Any of you who follow Grantchester on PBS will recognize a few of the locations in my photos. Joan and I found the church – the Church of St. Andrew and St. Mary’s – in the village of Grantchester.
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Cambridge – contemplating punts and cows
Sunday in Cambridge. A great day to wander while Joan visits with her niece. The weather sunny but not hot, the city crowded and buzzing. Punts were developed in the UK in medieval times. They are square ended and can be steered in either direction and have no keel so are ideal for shallow water.…
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Cambridge – walking about
Cambridge was settled by the Romans though there is some evidence of pre-Roman activity. Centred initially on the River Cam, Cambridge grew and, in 1209 AD, became the home of Cambridge University. The first Cambridge college, which still exists today, was Peterhouse (1284), a Roman Cathlolic institution. Henry VIII (1491-1547) built Kings College as the…
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Summer Sofa Surfing – England, Germany and New York — On the Move
Tis the season to couch surf and I am about to take full advantage of it. Cambridge, England, Berlin, Germany and the Hamptons in New York are all beckoning me and, serendipitously, I have friends and/or family in each location. What could be better? via Summer Sofa Surfing – England, Germany and New York — On…
