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The University of Cambridge is a public research university about 65 miles from London. It was founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231. Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English speaking world and the world’s fourth oldest surviving university.

The university grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. The two ancient universities share many common features and are often referred to jointly as Oxbridge. The academic standards, history, influence and wealth of the University of Cambridge has made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

A very chilly Friday morning and a good day to explore the Cambridge Community. Tom is doing his PhD in Biblical Studies at Clare College. We met Tom at Tindale House (where he is based) and we did a walking tour before having lunch (beef and ale pie with mash) at the Granta pub at Cambridge which is located on the beautiful willow fringed Mill Pond. A great way to see Cambridge and the University.