Knowra Cambridge (England) Cambridge (England) Cambridge is a city in eastern England on the River Cam. It is known for the University of Cambridge, whose colleges shape much of its historic centre.
University of Cambridge : A public research university in Cambridge, England, composed of autonomous colleges and academic departments. The university is the institution most closely associated with the city’s identity and growth.
Roman Britain : The period when much of Britain was governed as part of the Roman Empire, from the first to the early fifth century. Roman occupation left archaeological traces in the area before Cambridge became a university city.
Cambridge Science Park : A science and technology business park in Cambridge, established by Trinity College in 1970. It exemplifies the city’s move from university research to commercial innovation.
Punting : The activity of propelling a flat-bottomed boat with a long pole, especially on shallow rivers. Punting on the Cam has become a recognisable leisure tradition in Cambridge.
King's College, Cambridge : A constituent college of the University of Cambridge, founded by Henry VI in 1441. Its chapel and riverside setting are among the city’s best-known landmarks.
Anglo-Saxon England : The period of English history from the end of Roman rule to the Norman Conquest in 1066. A settlement grew at Cambridge during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Silicon Fen : A technology cluster centred on Cambridge, England, encompassing firms in software, electronics, and biotechnology. This regional nickname captures the concentration of technology companies around the city.
The Backs : A Cambridge riverside landscape where several University of Cambridge colleges back onto the River Cam. The Backs form one of the city’s most celebrated views of college architecture and river scenery.
Trinity College, Cambridge : A constituent college of the University of Cambridge, founded by Henry VIII in 1546. Its large grounds and historic buildings occupy a central place in Cambridge.
Norman Conquest : The conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy, culminating in his coronation in 1066. Norman rule reshaped Cambridge, including through the construction of its castle.
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