A Concise Guide to the Town and University of Cambridge: In Four Walks (Classic Reprint)

Clark, John Willis

ISBN 10: 1330495977 / ISBN 13: 9781330495971

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

8th edition, Bowes 1925. Covers have light shelf rubbing with scuffing and bumping. Binding is sound. Interior covers have light age-toning and smudging. Page edges have moderate age-toning with scuffing and smudging. Interior pages have light age-toning and smudging with light pen markings. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Concise Guide to the Town and University of Cambridge: In Four Walks (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330495977
• ISBN 13: 9781330495971
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 0.75 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

Explore Cambridge through a guided, visitor‑friendly set of walks that tie together the town’s history with its university, colleges, and striking architecture.

This concise guide highlights key sights, inviting you to connect landmarks with the city’s broader story.

Each walk weaves together interiors, exteriors, and the spaces that shaped Cambridge—from grand church and college sites to important museums and libraries. You’ll find practical structure, notes on notable features, and a clear path through the town’s historic streets, making it easy to plan a focused visit or study the city at your own pace.

• Three to five structured walks visiting major sights such as churches, college quadrangles, and major museums.
• Concise historical context and architectural highlights to enhance your understanding of the cityscape.
• Descriptive notes on important buildings and the spaces that connect them, plus a sense of how the town and university interrelate.
• A straightforward organization with maps and references that aid planning and reference during a visit.

Ideal for readers with an interest in Cambridge’s history, architecture, and university life, as well as visitors seeking a curated, self‑guided exploration.