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True Trailblazers: The Women of Cambridge Self-Guided Audio Tour

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €10 per adult
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Overview

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear stories about the women who fought for educational equality, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, shaped the arts, and changed politics at Cambridge University. Hear the stories of women became pioneers in their fields, campaigners for reform, and leaders of the world. The tour starts where Cambridge University was founded in 1209, at Great St Mary’s Church. Pass the Old Cavendish Laboratory and learn about Dorothy Hodgkin – Britain’s first female Nobel Prize winner in science. Walk along the river Cam and past buildings where women created their own societies of learning while being excluded from the university. The tour concludes at Senate House, where the final battles for women’s equal education were fought and won. By the end of this 90-minute tour, you’ll have heard the untold stories of Cambridge’s women, and discovered how they continue to inspire change in the ongoing fight for full equality at the university – and beyond.

Activity location
  • Great St Mary's
    • Senate House Hill
    • CB2 3PQ, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Great St Mary's
    • Senate House Hill
    • CB2 3PQ, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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True Trailblazers: The Women of Cambridge Self-Guided Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Fri 00:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€10.41 x 1 Adult€10.41

Total
Price is €10.41

What's included, what's not

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    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
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    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
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    App for Android and iOS
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    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
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    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
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    Smartphone and headphones
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    Transport
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    Food and drinks
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    Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Great St Mary's Church (Church of England) (Pass by)
You'll begin at Cambridge's historic parish church, a stunning Gothic structure that has stood at the heart of the university since 1209. Explore the birthplace of Cambridge University and discover how this sacred space witnessed the founding of an institution that would eventually become a beacon for women's education worldwide.
Corpus Clock (Pass by)
You'll encounter this mesmerising bronze and gold timepiece that displays the time through a rippling ring of LED lights. Marvel at this modern masterpiece while learning how it symbolises the relentless march of time that Cambridge's pioneering women fought against in their quest for equality.
King's College (Pass by)
You'll pass the impressive gates and courtyards of one of Cambridge's most prestigious colleges, founded by Henry VI in 1441. Explore the historic grounds while learning about the college's long resistance to admitting women, finally opening its doors to female students only in 1972.
Eagle (Pass by)
You'll visit the historic tavern where Watson and Crick famously announced their DNA discovery in 1953. Enjoy a moment in this atmospheric pub while learning about Rosalind Franklin's crucial contributions to the discovery that were overlooked for decades.
Old dsCavendish Laboratory (Pass by)
You'll pass the former home of groundbreaking scientific research, a modest Victorian building that housed world-changing discoveries. Explore the legacy of Dorothy Hodgkin, who used X-ray crystallography here to unlock the structures of life-saving molecules despite facing gender discrimination.
Queens' College (Pass by)
You'll admire the beautiful Tudor and medieval architecture of this college founded by two rival queens during the War of the Roses. Stroll through the courtyards and discover the irony of how a college established by powerful women didn't admit female students until 1980.
Mathematical Bridge (Pass by)
You'll cross this iconic wooden bridge that spans the River Cam with its distinctive geometric design. Walk across this engineering marvel while learning about the mathematical brilliance of women like Philippa Fawcett, who outscored all male students in the 1890 Mathematics Tripos.
Silver Street Bridge (Pass by)
You'll enjoy panoramic views of the River Cam from this charming stone bridge, perfect for photos of the college backs. Pass over the peaceful waters while hearing stories of the women who created their own societies of learning along these very riverbanks.
Darwin College (Pass by)
You'll discover Cambridge's first co-educational college, established in 1964 in a collection of beautiful converted buildings. Explore the grounds where Gwen Raverat, Charles Darwin's granddaughter, pioneered the art of wood engraving and challenged artistic conventions.
The Backs (Pass by)
You'll stroll through Cambridge's most picturesque area, where manicured lawns stretch down to the River Cam behind the historic colleges. Marvel at this tranquil green space while learning about the women who fought for their place in these hallowed halls of learning.
Garret Hostel Bridge (Pass by)
You'll cross this elegant modern bridge offering stunning views of the college backs and punters on the river below. Walk across while discovering how this contemporary structure symbolises the ongoing progress towards full equality at Cambridge.
Senate House (Pass by)
You'll conclude at this neoclassical building where Cambridge's most important ceremonial events take place, including graduation ceremonies. Stand before this symbol of academic achievement and hear about the pivotal 1897 and 1921 votes that sparked riots as male students fought against granting women equal degrees.

Location

Activity location
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    Great St Mary's
    • Senate House Hill
    • CB2 3PQ, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Great St Mary's
    • Senate House Hill
    • CB2 3PQ, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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