An Armchair Traveller’s History of Cambridge
An Armchair Traveller’s History of Cambridge by Richard Tames, published by Haus Publishing in 2013, offers a comprehensive exploration of the city and its renowned university. This edition, written in English and spanning 314 pages, presents a narrative that goes beyond typical travel guides, delving into various aspects of Cambridge life, including its food, fashion, music, and gardens. The book highlights notable attractions such as King’s College Chapel and the Fitzwilliam Museum, while also addressing lesser-known elements that contribute to the city’s rich cultural tapestry.
Readers will discover a blend of history and travel insights, with a focus on the unique contributions of Cambridge to literature, theatre, and sport. The book also examines royal associations and connections with the Arab world and China, providing a multifaceted view of the city. With its engaging essays and travelogues, An Armchair Traveller’s History of Cambridge encourages exploration beyond the typical tourist paths, inviting readers to uncover the hidden gems and historical significance of this iconic location.
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An Armchair Traveller’s History of Cambridge provides not only a narrative of the city and university, and a guide to visits within a short driving distance, it also features a variety of aspects ignored in other accounts: food and fashion, music and gardens, books and clubs, Cambridge contributions to poetry, theatre and sport, royal associations and links with the Arab world and China. Cambridge offers the splendour of King’s College Chapel and the beauty of “the Backs” but also outstanding collections of fans and fritillaries, sculpture and stained glass, medieval coins and oriental manuscripts. Free attractions include the world-class Fitzwilliam Museum and Botanic Gardens, quirky Kettle’s Yard, and museums devoted to Archaeology, Anthropology, Zoology, Earth Sciences, Polar Research and the History of Science–plus Britain’s oldest bookshop. Enter the world of “Bumps and Bedders” and learn why May Week is in June. Research reveals that most visitors to Cambridge never venture more than four hundred yards from the Market Square. An Armchair Traveller’s History of Cambridge will help you do better than that–and want to.
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