Trinity College
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Trinity College, Cambridge, an institution of immense scale and historical significance. Founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII—the same 'big fellow' who famously founded Christ Church in Oxford and had a penchant for…
Listen in the app2The Great Gate — A King's Prank
We begin at the Great Gate, the magnificent entrance to Trinity College. Look up at the statue of King Henry VIII, who holds an orb in his left hand and a scepter in his right. …
Listen in the app3Great Court — The Largest Quadrangle in Europe
Step into the Great Court, arguably the largest enclosed court in Europe. This vast space was the vision of Thomas Nevile, a 17th-century Master of the college who demolished the medieval buildings of Michaelhouse and King's Hall…
Listen in the app4The Chapel and the Statues of Giants
The Trinity College Chapel, located on the north side of Great Court, is a grand 16th-century building completed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Inside, the antechapel houses some of the most impressive statues of the…
Listen in the app5Nevile's Court and the Wren Library
Moving through the hall, we enter Nevile's Court, a more intimate and elegant space than Great Court, bordered on three sides by cloisters. This court is home to the Wren Library, one of the most beautiful and significant…
Listen in the app6Newton's Apple Tree — A Graft of History
Just outside the Great Gate, we find a small, seemingly ordinary apple tree that holds a legendary status. This is the 'Newton's Apple Tree,' which Trinity College sometimes uses with a bit of 'artistic license' to claim it is…
Listen in the app7The Backs — Trinity by the River
We conclude our tour by walking toward the River Cam, to the area known as 'The Backs.' From here, you have one of the most stunning views of the college, with the Wren Library and the grand buildings reflected in the water. The…
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Our exploration of Trinity College has taken us from the chair-leg-wielding statue of Henry VIII to the legendary apple tree of Isaac Newton. We have seen the immense scale of the Great Court and the architectural elegance of the…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our exploration of Trinity College has taken us from the chair-leg-wielding statue of Henry VIII to the legendary apple tree of Isaac Newton. We have seen the immense scale of the Great Court and the architectural elegance of the…
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What is Trinity College?
Trinity College is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.2078, 0.1178 |
| Last updated |
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