Cambridge and Colonialism Tour - by Uncomfortable Cambridge™

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About this activity

Explore the hidden legacies of empire and colonialism that shaped Cambridge and its prestigious university.

On this tour of central Cambridge, we explore the complex historical ties between the university, its benefactors, and Britain's colonial past. Learn how Cambridge’s architecture, scholars, and institutions were deeply influenced by the wealth and ideas derived from imperial expansion. Discover stories of resistance, exploitation, and the current ways in which the university and its museums continue to reckon with its colonial history. Led by current researchers at the university, this tour offers a critical perspective on Cambridge’s role in shaping global narratives and power structures, past and present.

Recommended for age 12 and older.

This tour was gratefully developed with support from the University of Cambridge Museums and through consultation with researchers and curators at the University of Cambridge.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Uncomfortable Cambridge Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified Uncomfortable Cambridge™ tour guide

Not included

Not included: Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

The Round Church Visitor Centre

15 min

Meet your guide outside the Round Church for an introduction to the tour.
St. John's College

15 min

Under the decorated gates of St. John's college, you will learn about the history of abolition in the city.
Trinity College

15 min

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)

15 min

Observe a memorial from the South African War and engage in a discussion about historical memory.
Gonville and Caius College

15 min

At Gonville and Caius College, learn about the origins of statistics at the University.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

15 min

Finish the tour by exploring the MAA and engaging with modern debates of object repatriation and restitution.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside the Round Church on Bridge Street. Guide will be wearing a bright green vest and carrying a tote bag with an Uncomfortable Cambridge™ Logo.