Pembroke College
Cambridge
college of the University of Cambridge
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Pembroke College3:46
Welcome to Pembroke College, one of the most distinguished and visually captivating constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. As we stand near the college entrance on Trumpington Street, you can immediately sense the…
Listen in the app2The Historic Heart of Old Court4:07
You have now entered Old Court, the original architectural and spiritual heart of Pembroke College. Pause for a moment and let your eyes adjust to the enclosed, symmetrical beauty of this space. …
Listen in the app3The Architectural Brilliance of the Chapel3:49
We now stand before the magnificent college Chapel, a structure of profound architectural and historical significance. Notice the immediate shift in style from the medieval simplicity of Old Court to the confident, classical…
Listen in the app4The Library and the Scholarly Mind3:46
Our journey now brings us to the intellectual engine room of Pembroke College. We are standing near the library, an institution that forms the absolute core of the undergraduate experience. …
Listen in the app5The Administrative Pulse of Ivy Court3:53
Step now into the serene environment of Ivy Court. As the name suggests, this space was historically defined by the dense, green ivy that once clung tightly to its ancient stonework. …
Listen in the app6The Culinary Traditions of the Dining Hall3:42
Follow the path into the vibrant heart of college social life, the Dining Hall. In any Cambridge college, the hall is far more than just a place to consume calories. …
Listen in the app7The Bowling Green and Manicured Gardens3:42
We now step out into the expansive, breathing spaces of the college grounds. Before you lies the Bowling Green, a stretch of manicured lawn that holds a rather astonishing historical distinction. …
Listen in the app8The Pond and the Save the Hedgehog Campaign3:39
Nestled quietly within the greenery of the college is a small, unassuming body of water that holds a surprisingly poignant and quirky place in recent Pembroke history. We have arrived at the college pond. …
Listen in the app9Modern Expansion at Foundress Court3:47
We now step into Foundress Court, a space that represents a dramatic architectural leap forward for Pembroke College. Built in the nineteen nineties, this court stands as a bold, modern counterpoint to the medieval foundations of…
Listen in the app10Student Life in New Court and Orchard Buildings3:48
Our final interior exploration brings us to the residential areas known as New Court and the Orchard Buildings. The naming conventions in Cambridge can often be highly misleading. …
Listen in the app11Closing3:00
As our walking tour of Pembroke College draws to a close, let us pause near the college exits and reflect upon the remarkable journey we have undertaken today. We have traced the architectural and intellectual evolution of an…
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What is Pembroke College?
Pembroke College is a place in Cambridge with 11 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 | 11 |
| Total length | 40 min 59 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.2017, 0.1192 |
| Last updated |
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