Cambridge isn’t just about Colleges and the University. In fact Cambridge was a thriving town long before some scholars stumbled upon it as they fled a troubled Oxford University.
At one time Cambridge was more famous for its annual Stourbridge fair, than for it’s Quads and lawns.
This blog aims to fill you in on the story of the town, not gown – although it is sometime hard to extricate the two. The author of this blog is also responsible for ‘The Spinning House’ a book telling the true story of how Cambridge University used to lock up women suspected of ‘evil’ – a very chilling tale.
Enjoy
therealcambridge 
May 14th, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Wait..what…when did this happen?!
“Named as one of the most boring High Streets in the country”
Excellent blog by the way.
May 14th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
Hi – have just posted the article up … Not a true reflection of Cambridge feel
December 3rd, 2024 at 7:15 pm
Hi Caroline, Very keen to get in touch with you, it’s Donna Ferguson – a journalist from the Guardian. please email me: http://www.donnafergusonmedia.com
December 7th, 2024 at 8:58 pm
Hi Caroline, I’m also keen to be in touch. I’m Rose Stephenson, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI). You can find my contact details here: https://www.hepi.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/staff/rose-stephenson/