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Central Cambridge

A Guide to the University and Colleges

Kevin Taylor author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:22nd May '08

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This comprehensive guide, Central Cambridge, is perfect for visitors and those interested in the University, featuring updated maps and vibrant photographs.

The second edition of Central Cambridge serves as an essential guide for anyone interested in exploring the rich history and architecture of this iconic university city. Packed with vibrant new color photographs and updated maps, this edition highlights the latest developments and buildings that have emerged in recent years. Visitors will find comprehensive entries on central attractions, alongside detailed descriptions of the outer-lying colleges, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the collegiate structure of the University.

This guidebook is designed for all types of visitors, whether you're embarking on a walking tour or simply wish to read leisurely about the fascinating elements of Cambridge. With its engaging writing style, Central Cambridge combines factual accuracy with a wealth of historical detail, ensuring readers gain a thorough understanding of the area. The book includes an informative introduction that sets the stage for exploration, as well as a list of colleges with their foundation dates, a glossary, and an index to enhance the user experience.

Furthermore, the second edition of Central Cambridge features newly commissioned photographs by renowned Japanese artist and photographer Hiroshi Shimura, enriching the visual appeal of the guide. The extended and updated reading materials provide a pathway for those wishing to delve deeper into the history and culture of this remarkable city, making it a must-have for both tourists and local enthusiasts alike.

'Polished and richly illustrated.' The Magazine of the Cambridge Society
'There is no dearth of guidebooks to Cambridge and to individual colleges but this title by Kevin Taylor is particularly attractive, not only for the colour illustrations and detailed maps but also for the helpful and clear way that the information is presented.' Reference Reviews
'Visiting Cambridge will never be the same again: it will be better. Because on my next visit I'll have a copy of Kevin Taylor's Central Cambridge: A Guide to the University and Colleges, and I will be stepping out with new confidence.' Centrepiece Magazine
'Cambridge University Press continues to display more and more popular volumes in its city centre bookshop. And none of them will be more welcome to visitors than this busy guide from Kevin Taylor.' Cambridge Evening News

ISBN: 9780521717182

Dimensions: 245mm x 174mm x 8mm

Weight: 280g

136 pages

2nd Revised edition