Ultimate Guide to Pembroke College
Pembroke College
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Top Fact: Pembroke educated the youngest Prime Minister of Great Britain. William Pitt the Younger came to Cambridge at the age of 14 and he became a Prime Minister at the age of 24!
Founded in 1347, by Marie de St Pol the Countess of Pembroke, the College is the third oldest college in Cambridge and one of the largest with over 700 students and fellows.
A walk around Pembroke’s stunning courts is a must. Not only do they have a building from nearly every century since its founding, but their extensive gardens are also stunning. The architectural highlights of Pembroke include:
- the beautiful neo-gothic library, which houses a range of Ted Hughes memorabilia
- the new chapel designed by none other than Sir Christopher Wren, who designed St Paul’s Cathedral
- their dining hall, which looks like something out of Harry Potter, designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1875
The College’s famous alumni include William Pitt the Younger, Bill Oddie and Ted Hughes. Moreover, it is one of the most academically accomplished colleges in Cambridge; it consistently ranks very highly on the Tompkins Table.
Most importantly the College is free to go in, which is makes it a must-see! You can find out more about Pembroke at our University & City Tour!
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Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RF, England
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Pembroke College
Getting Here By Train
Cambridge Train Station
Getting Here By Bus
Drummer Street Bus Stop
Getting Here By Car
Grand Arcade Car Park, Corn Exchange St, Cambridge CB2 3QF
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