The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge Tour™

Decolonial Walking Tour - Run by Cambridge Students

The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge Tour™

By Uncomfortable Cambridge Tours

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1h 30m
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Overview

Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.

Activity location

King's College
- King's Parade
- CB2 1ST, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

King's College, Cambridge
- King's Parade
- CB2 1ST, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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The Original Uncomfortable Cambridge Tour™

1h 30m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 14:30

Price details

€24.05 x 1 Adult€24.05

Total

Until Fri, 29 Nov

What's included, what's not

Cambridge University Student Guide
Admission to Trinity Hall, Newham College, Queens' College, St. Catharine's College, King's College

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travellers who have difficulty walking
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

King's College

10m
Admission ticket not included

Meet your student guide at the front of King's College

Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)

15m

Our first stop is Great St. Mary's Church to learn about the medieval tensions between the city and the university

Trinity Hall

10m
Admission ticket not included

In front of the Old Schools building, we will discuss problematic donations to the university

The Backs

20m

Learn about the English Civil War and the legacy of Oliver Cromwell

Darwin College

10m
Admission ticket not included

Review map of Colleges, opposite site of former New Hall College, now Darwin College, and learn about the journey of women as they fought to become full members of the university

Queens' College

15m
Admission ticket not included

Discuss the history of black students at Cambridge University

St Catharine's College

15m
Admission ticket not included

Stop at St. Catharine's College to discuss controversies over histories of enslavement and object repatriation

King's College

15m
Admission ticket not included

Finsh where we started to discuss LGBTQIA+ histories and memory

Location

Activity location

King's College
- King's Parade
- CB2 1ST, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

King's College, Cambridge
- King's Parade
- CB2 1ST, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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