Clare College
Cambridge
college of the University of Cambridge
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Clare College3:06
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the venerable and profoundly historic precincts of Clare College. As we stand upon the threshold of this magnificent institution, you are stepping into a living continuum of scholarship that…
Listen in the app2Memorial Court and the University Library3:14
Our journey formally begins here in the expansive and solemn enclosure of Memorial Court. As you stand amidst this monumental architectural space, it is vital to understand the profound historical context that birthed it. …
Listen in the app3The Double Helix Sculpture3:20
As we continue our intellectual and physical perambulation through Memorial Court, your attention will undoubtedly be drawn to a striking and distinctly modern installation situated within this historic courtyard. Before you…
Listen in the app4The Scholars' Garden and the Fellows' Garden3:15
Leaving the solemnity of Memorial Court behind, we now cross the physical and metaphorical threshold towards the older precincts of the college, and in doing so, we approach some of the most meticulously cultivated and…
Listen in the app5Clare Bridge3:09
We now arrive at a location that is, without a doubt, one of the most celebrated and frequently photographed vantage points in the entirety of the United Kingdom. We are stepping onto the graceful, arched expanse of Clare Bridge. …
Listen in the app6The River Cam and The Backs2:59
Descending from the bridge, we find ourselves lingering along the grassy embankments of the River Cam, an area affectionately and universally known as the Backs. This specific stretch of the collegiate landscape offers a profound…
Listen in the app7Old Court Architecture3:06
We now step off the soft turf and enter the magnificent, resounding enclosure of Old Court. As you pass through the archway, prepare to be entirely enveloped by one of the most stunning and harmonious architectural spaces in the…
Listen in the app8The Great Hall and Chapel Entrance3:00
As we navigate towards the northern and eastern reaches of Old Court, our attention is drawn to the grand communal spaces that dictate the daily rhythm of collegiate life. Directly ahead of you lies the imposing entrance to the…
Listen in the app9Closing2:49
As our comprehensive exploration of Clare College draws to a close, it is profoundly important to pause and reflect upon the sheer magnitude of the history we have traversed. We have walked in the footsteps of scholars whose…
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What is Clare College?
Clare College is a place in Cambridge with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 27 min 58 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.2051, 0.1152 |
| Last updated |
