What You Will Do
Our tours are academically researched and led by experts. They incorporate active discussion and ask questions about historical memory, controversial statues and objects, and the impacts of imperialism on the city and university.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Guide will be wearing a blue vest and carrying a tote bag with the Uncomfortable Cambridge logo
1
King's College
10 minutes
Meet your student guide at the front of King's College
2
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)
15 minutes
Our first stop is Great St. Mary's Church to learn about the medieval tensions between the city and the university
3
Trinity Hall
10 minutes
In front of the Old Schools building, we will discuss problematic donations to the university
4
The Backs
20 minutes
Learn about the English Civil War and the legacy of Oliver Cromwell
5
Darwin College
10 minutes
Review map of Colleges, opposite site of former New Hall College, now Darwin College, and learn about the journey of women as they fought to become full members of the university
6
Queens' College
15 minutes
Discuss the history of black students at Cambridge University
7
St Catharine's College
15 minutes
Stop at St. Catharine's College to discuss controversies over histories of enslavement and object repatriation
8
King's College
15 minutes
Finsh where we started to discuss LGBTQIA+ histories and memory
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