Cambridge's hidden college stories and rivalries self-guided tour

Cambridge stands as one of the world's premier university cities, and few individuals are more familiar with its stories than Flo Cochrane. As a Cambridge graduate who has lived in the city for nearly a decade, she is well versed in Cambridge's rich history and that of its 800-year-old university, from a Norman-built round church to a tree descended from the one said to have inspired Newton's theory of gravity.Beginning at King's College Gate, you'll explore the heart of the university, passing Corpus Christi, Queens', St John's and Sidney Sussex, among other colleges, before concluding at Michaelhouse Cafe. Along the way, you'll learn about intriguing rivalries and curiosities, including those between St John's and Trinity College, town and gown, and even Cambridge and Oxford.You'll discover why Trinity College is so much wealthier than its neighbours, how to decipher the Corpus Clock, and what really happened at The Eagle on the day Watson and Crick revealed the structure of DNA. You'll also uncover why a name was erased from a commemorative plaque and whose face was immortalised as a gargoyle beneath Magdalene Bridge.What truly sets this experience apart are the vivid stories you'll encounter. With GPS guidance and fully offline audio, you can explore at a comfortable pace. Whether it's your first visit to Cambridge or you're already familiar with its streets, this self-guided tour provides an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable way to soak up all the city has to offer.