Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™
Cambridge, GB
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Certified tour guide
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for ages 12+
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Public transport nearby
Discover Cambridge's colonial past on this insightful 1.5-hour tour, led by expert researchers, revealing hidden legacies of empire.
Included
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Certified uncomfortable cambridge™ tour guide
Excluded
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Tips and gratuities
Discover Cambridge's colonial past on this insightful 1.5-hour tour, led by expert researchers, revealing hidden legacies of empire.
Highlights
- Exploring the historic connections between Cambridge and the British Empire
- Learning about the history of abolition in the city
- Discovering the history of Eugenics at Trinity College
- Engaging in a discussion about historical memory at Great St Mary's Church
- Learning about the origins of statistics at Gonville and Caius College
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.
Round Church Vestry, Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB , United Kingdom
End Point
This tour will finish inside the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Downing St, Cambridge CB2 3DZ , United Kingdom
What to expect
The Round Church Visitor Centre
Meet your guide outside the Round Church for an introduction to the tour.
15 minutes
St. John's College
Under the decorated gates of St. John's college, you will learn about the history of abolition in the city.
15 minutes
Trinity College
Stop at Trinity College to learn about one of its most notorious alumni and the history of Eugenics.
15 minutes
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
Observe a memorial from the South African War and engage in a discussion about historical memory.
15 minutes
Gonville and Caius College
At Gonville and Caius College, learn about the origins of statistics at the University.
15 minutes
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Finish the tour by exploring the MAA and engaging with modern debates of object repatriation and restitution.
15 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Arrive early for a coffee at the Round Church. -
Visit the Museum of Archaeology post-tour.
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Check out nearby restaurants on Bridge Street.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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Consider a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum.
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