Wednesday 11 April 2012

Day in Cambridge



I had a lovely day in Cambridge today; I dropped off one of my pupils at Pembroke College for a holiday course, and then had the rest of the day to do as I pleased. I started with a lunchtime concert in a church opposite Pembroke; Brahms and Franck Violin and Piano sonatas, a real treat to listen to others playing rather than me! Then a very pleasant afternoon in the Fitzwilliam Museum. I'd never been before, and it's a real gem - something for everyone! Greek, Roman, Egyptian and African artefacts, wonderfully preserved, whole suits of armour from knights of old, and a gallery of British and European paintings; from 14th century Italian religious art, to the pre-Raphaelites, French Impressionists, small bronze sculptures, works by the Bloomsbury Group and Stanley Spencer. And two Turners, so for me, worth going for them alone!





Then a wander around some of the Colleges. It's quiet as most of the students are still on holiday.


St John's


Peterhouse


Corpus Christi




Love this sign spotted on the way to the station

And these sweet little houses


On Christ's Pieces


On the aptly named Eden St.

All in all a great day, and I dodged the rain showers!

4 comments:

  1. I love visiting Cambridge - lovely architecture. Love the old advertising sign - great photo.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  2. Hi1 You have so fine photos! I love! Have a nice day!

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  3. Oh it looks so beautiful. I would SO love to go there.

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  4. I keep saying to hubby that I'd like a day in Cambridge. Hubby was raised in cambridgeshire so used to visit it quite a bit. Maybe in the summer. Love your photos and those little cottages are so sweet x

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