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Focus On - Cambridge

A relaxing tour of Cambridge colleges by punt on the leafy River Cam, stopping to visit the lovely old buildings and absorb the atmosphere.

Amateur film 1958 16 mins

From the collection of:

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Overview

The couple start their trip at The Mill and The Anchor pubs, passing the Mathematical Bridge of Queen's College where they visit the ancient Cloister Court and sundial. They continue to Clare College bridge and alight to visit King's College. Next stop Trinity Bridge to see the Wren Library and Trinity Great Court, then the University Senate House. After visiting the market, they return past Darwin College to The Anchor for a quick pint.

Photographs taken by Norman Mason-Smith appear in Cambridge official guides and he made films of local civic projects and events. This film was sold on 8mm for people lecturing about Cambridge or for tourists as a memento of their visit.