Cambridge

On Thursday 2 August we boarded the coach to travel to our next destination - Kings Lynn in Norfolk. On the way we spent a few hour exploring Cambridge.

Cambridge is a university city situated on the River Cam, a tributary of the River Ouse.

There had been settlements in the area since Roman times however Cambridge really came into existence when the university was established in 1209.  The university was granted a royal charter by King Henry II in 1231.

The university buildings dominate the town.

There are a number plaques on buildings commemorating people associated with the university.

We purchased tickets to visit Kings College Chapel, the home of Kings College Choir.

It is a most impressive building. Work began on building the Chapel in 1446.

Another view - carved panels on entrance to the choir stalls.

As in so many of these buildings the ceilings are magnificent.

We then went down to the river where there was another view of Kings College Chapel.

Punting on the river appears a popular activity.

Navigating among the ducks would be a challenge.

We then returned to coach and continued the journey to Kings Lynn.