An ancient view of Cambridge, university city, county town on the River Cam in Cambridgeshire, England and home to the world-renowned University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. It's skyline is dominated by several college buildings, along with the spire of the Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church, St John's College Chapel tower and King's College Chapel, was begun in 1446 by King Henry VI. The chapel was built in phases by a succession of kings of England from 1446 to 1515, its history intertwined with the Wars of the Roses, and completed during the reign of King Henry VIII.
An ancient view of Cambridge, university city and the county town of on the River Cam in Cambridgeshire, England, It became an important trading centre during the Roman and Viking ages, and there is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area as early as the Bronze Age. Home to the world-renowned University of Cambridge, founded in 1209, it's skyline is dominated by several college buildings, along with the spire of the Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church, St John's College Chapel tower and King's College Chapel, was begun in 1446 by King Henry VI. The chapel was built in phases by a succession of kings of England from 1446 to 1515, its history intertwined with the Wars of the Roses, and completed during the reign of King Henry VIII. The building would become synonymous with Cambridge, and currently is used in the logo for the City Council.
Size: 4673px × 3390px
Location: Cambridge, UK
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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