Women of Cambridge Tour

Hear the stories of the women of Cambridge including the first leader of the Suffragists, the first female British Nobel laureate and the first person to win an Oscar for both acting & screenwriting. Discover the shocking stories about the resistance women faced from the university as they struggled to achieve equality and the same rights as men. Follow the journey's of the women of Cambridge including Millicent Fawcett, Virginia Wolf, Dorothy Hodgkin, Rosalind Franklin & Emma Thompson. All our tour guides are based at the University of Cambridge and our tours have been carefully researched. Our tours are restricted to a maximum of 12 people so small groups are guaranteed.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 1TS England

We begin with a brief history of the University of Cambridge and discuss the resistance women faced to gain admission and equal rights at the University.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Eagle, Bene't St, Cambridge CB2 3QN, UK

Hear Rosalind Franklin's story and how her groundbreaking research in DNA was stolen.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge CB3 0FZ, UK

Discover the story of Dorothy Hodgkin and her incredible contributions to the world of science.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Queens' College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9ES England

Learn how women contributed to education and Cambridge University long before they could study here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Darwin College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9EU England

Hear about impressive female alumni of Darwin college and discover the story of Gwen Raverat, a Cambridge local and granddaughter of Charles Darwin.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Newnham College, Sidgwick Ave, Cambridge CB3 9DF England

Discover the incredible story of Millicent Fawcett and her contributions to Cambridge, female education and the women's suffrage movement.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: King's College, King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST England

Hear about the male allies and colleges who supported women as they fought for equality at the University.


Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: The Backs, Queens' Road, Cambridge CB3 9AH England

We stroll along the Backs and head towards the other side of the river.

Stop At: Great St Mary's Church (Church of England), St. Marys Passage King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 3PQ England

We finish our tour at the origins of the University and reflect on the journey and struggles the women of Cambridge have, and continue, to face.

Duration: 5 minutes

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