The Story of Cambridge

by Stephanie Boyd

Overview

How did a small market town on the edge of the Fens become famous throughout the world? And how do Cambridge's two communities – 'town' and 'gown' – get along? This engaging history explains how Cambridge has developed from its prehistoric roots to become a thriving modern city and a world centre for science, technology and artificial intelligence. Many local residents seldom stray into the University quarter, whilst students often do not explore beyond Mill Road. This accessible and attractively illustrated history gives equal prominence to both communities, demonstrating that the story of the town is just as rich as that of the University. Stephanie Boyd brings to life both the institutions and the individuals associated with this celebrated seat of learning, looking at the colleges, laboratories and (increasingly) companies that have grown up in Cambridge, as well as the many colourful individuals particularly associated with the city. The Story of Cambridge is an essential guide for anyone who wants to make sense of the University that dominates the city centre, and how it fits with Cambridge's broader identity as a riverside port, market town and modern city.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107428881
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/25/2023
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	6.73(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Stephanie Boyd studied history at the University of Oxford, then returned to her home town of Cambridge, where she worked in education and publishing. She has worked as a teacher and is an experienced learning officer in museum, outdoor and classroom education. She has a strong local connection with the town. Her great-great-great-great-grandfather was working at the corn mills near Silver Street as the town bells rang out for Nelson after the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Table of Contents

Cambridge: a famous city; 1. Prehistoric Cam valley; 2. Invaders and settlers; 3. Medieval Cambridge; 4. Tudor Cambridge; 5. The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; 6. Victorian and Edwardian Cambridge; 7. Cambridge at war; 8. The modern city.

Editorial Reviews

'This attractively illustrated book is intended to introduce readers to the fascinating university city of Cambridge as Stephanie Boyd tells the story of the development of both town and gown over the past thousand years.' Cambridge Pride

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