Uncover the uncomfortable history of Cambridge’s connection to the British Empire on this thought-provoking walking tour. Explore the city’s entanglements with the slave trade and controversies surrounding museum collections and academic disciplines.
Uncover the uncomfortable history of Cambridge’s connection to the British Empire on this thought-provoking walking tour. Explore the city’s entanglements with the slave trade and controversies surrounding museum collections and academic disciplines.
- The Round Church Visitor Centre - Meet your guide outside the Round Church for an introduction to the tour.
- St. John’s College - Under the decorated gates of St. John’s college, you will learn about the history of abolition in the city.
- Trinity College - Stop at Trinity College to learn about one of its most notorious alumni and the…
- The Round Church Visitor Centre - Meet your guide outside the Round Church for an introduction to the tour.
- St. John’s College - Under the decorated gates of St. John’s college, you will learn about the history of abolition in the city.
- Trinity College - Stop at Trinity College to learn about one of its most notorious alumni and the history of Eugenics.
- Great St Mary’s Church (Church of England) - Observe a memorial from the South African War and engage in a discussion about historical memory.
- Gonville and Caius College - At Gonville and Caius College, learn about the origins of statistics at the University.
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - Finish the tour by exploring the MAA and engaging with modern debates of object repatriation and restitution.
- Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide
- Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide
- Tips and gratuities
- Tips and gratuities
Delve into the concealed legacies of empire and colonialism that have influenced Cambridge and its esteemed university.
During this tour of central Cambridge, participants will examine the intricate historical connections between the university, its patrons, and Britain’s colonial history. Discover how Cambridge’s architecture, academics, and…
Delve into the concealed legacies of empire and colonialism that have influenced Cambridge and its esteemed university.
During this tour of central Cambridge, participants will examine the intricate historical connections between the university, its patrons, and Britain’s colonial history. Discover how Cambridge’s architecture, academics, and institutions were significantly shaped by the wealth and ideologies stemming from imperial expansion. Uncover tales of resistance, exploitation, and the contemporary efforts by the university and its museums to address its colonial past. Guided by current university researchers, this tour provides a critical view of Cambridge’s impact on global narratives and power dynamics, both historically and in the present day.
Recommended for individuals aged 12 and above.
This tour was thoughtfully developed with the support of the University of Cambridge Museums and in collaboration with researchers and curators at the University of Cambridge.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
