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Overview

Explore the hidden legacies of empire and colonialism that shaped Cambridge and its prestigious university. ​ On this tour of central Cambridge, we explore the complex historical ties between the university, its benefactors, and Britain's colonial past. Learn how Cambridge’s architecture, scholars, and institutions were deeply influenced by the wealth and ideas derived from imperial expansion. Discover stories of resistance, exploitation, and the current ways in which the university and its museums continue to reckon with its colonial history. Led by current researchers at the university, this tour offers a critical perspective on Cambridge’s role in shaping global narratives and power structures, past and present. Recommended for age 12 and older. This tour was gratefully developed with support from the University of Cambridge Museums and through consultation with researchers and curators at the University of Cambridge.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Guide will be wearing a bright green vest and carrying a tote bag with an Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Logo.

End Point

End point

This tour will finish inside the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Round Church Visitor Centre
Meet your guide outside the Round Church for an introduction to the tour.
Duration: 15 mins
2. St. John's College
Under the decorated gates of St. John's college, you will learn about the history of abolition in the city.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Trinity College
Stop at Trinity College to learn about one of its most notorious alumni and the history of Eugenics.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Observe a memorial from the South African War and engage in a discussion about historical memory.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Gonville and Caius College
At Gonville and Caius College, learn about the origins of statistics at the University.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Finish the tour by exploring the MAA and engaging with modern debates of object repatriation and restitution.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide

Exclusion

Tips and gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Uncomfortable Cambridge Tours

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