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Walking tour of King’s Cross; railways, writers and regeneration
Members of the Cambridge Society spent a sunny Sunday after at the end of May exploring the rapidly changing King's Cross area on a walking tour led by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. We started with the dramatic Victorian railway architecture and the...
The 2023 Varsity Matches at our Society’s Suite
Amidst the historic setting of our Suite in the Tavern Stand of Lord's Cricket Ground, members and guests gathered for a day of cricketing excitement at the 2023 Varsity Matches. The air buzzed with anticipation as attendees settled into their seats, ready to witness...
Treasure Hunt around Tower Hill and Wapping
On Friday 28th April members of the Cambridge Society tested their detection skills with a treasure hunt around Tower Hill and Wapping set by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. They showed a great sense of direction, good observation skills and a healthy amount...
Pub Night in St Paul’s
In the heart of Paternoster Square near St Paul's Cathedral, members of our society gathered for a laid-back evening of drinks and chat at The Happenstance. Hosted by Shaleem Jacob and Tim Murphy, two of our esteemed committee members, the event provided a casual...
Walking Tour of Clever Bloomsbury
On Thursday 30th March members of the Cambridge Society took a leisurely walking tour around leafy Bloomsbury, led by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. It is a fascinating neighbourhood that has had more than its share of famous residents, especially writers...
The 2023 Boat Races
The 2023 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races provided an exceptional day of racing and a new chapter in the event's history. Cambridge University celebrated a clean sweep, winning all four contests against their Oxford rivals. The results were as follows: Cambridge won...
Walking Tour of Legal London
Members of the Cambridge Society spent a crisp early spring afternoon afternoon on 2nd March exploring the hidden squares, gardens and alleyways of Legal London, around Temple and Lincoln's Inn, on a tour led by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. The...
Tour of Westminster Abbey
On Saturday 28th January, members of the Society explored Westminster Abbey, grand venue for great national occasions, on a tour led by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. The tour explored the gorgeous gothic architecture of Abbey and its long rich history,...
The Society’s Pall Mall Party 2022
This year's Christmas party was much like the ones before - why mess with a good thing, eh? It was a sell out - we hosted 150 members and guests at the Oxford and Cambridge Club's Smoking Room on Pall Mall. The event was a grand end-of-year affair; for many the...
Tour of St Paul’s Cathedral
On Saturday 3rd December, members of the Society explored Christopher Wren's masterpiece and London icon, St Paul's Cathedral, on a tour led by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. We started by exploring the exterior of the Cathedral and getting photos of...
Treasure Hunt in the City of London
On Thursday 17th November, members of the Society explored the City of London via a Treasure Hunt set by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. Competition was fierce and the result was a nailbiter! Results: Kimball & David - 1 hour 25 mins - 51 points + 5...
Highlights Tour of the British Museum
On Friday 21st October, members of the Society explored the world and expanded their minds with a highlights tour of the amazing British Museum, led by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. The British Museum explores the history of mankind under one roof, so it...
High-Level Networking Evening
Report to follow.... Organised by Richard Pearey
London’s Lungs; Explore the Royal Parks
On Friday 23rd September, members of the Society went for a leisurely walk through the royal parks, led by Blue Badge Tourist Guide Caroline Piper. The walking tour was particularly poignant as it overlapped with part of the processional route taken by HM The Queen's...
Freshers’ Event 2022
The Society and the Development and Alumni Relations office held their first in person Freshers’ Event since 2019 on 12 September, hosting over 350 freshers. Having just left home and about embark on the biggest adventure at the University of Cambridge. With the help...