Knowing the story of Cambridge will hopefully help you enjoy the city more. In this section we will dive into the past, including Cambridge's origins as a university town, and look at the people of Cambridge who made the city famous. More articles coming soon.
You can also delve into the past in our Cambridge Old Postcards from the Past section.
Cambridge is the birth place of or home to some well known writers, sport stars, musicians, politicians and artists. We list a few of the most notable here. If you have the time, we urge you to read a little more about each one on the internet.
Cambridge is the county town of Cambridgeshire and lies about 50 miles (80 km) north of London. It is most widely known as the home of the University of Cambridge.
Norman Foster backs campaign to save Bourn Mill - BBC News (7 Apr 2022) 
'Stolen' Charles Darwin notebooks left on library floor in pink gift bag - BBC News (5 Apr 2022)
Cambridge University adds lost Isaac Newton writings to collection - BBC News (7 Jan 2022)
Cambridge 'Pink Floyd' Flying Pig pub to fight demolition - BBC News (20 Oct 2021)
Medieval pointy-toed shoes led to Cambridge bunion surge - BBC News (11 Jun 2021)
Cambridge: The university city bracing itself for 'reopening' - BBC News (4 Oct 2020)
Cambridge investigates its slavery links - BBC News (30 Apr 2019)
The shadowy climbers scaling Cambridge's college rooftops - BBC News (11 Apr 2019)
Spitting Image archives donated to Cambridge University - BBC News (14 Nov 2018)
Football rules' Cambridge 'birthplace' marked by sculpture - BBC News (12 May 2018)
Prof Stephen Hawking funeral: Legacy 'will live forever' - BBC News (31 Mar 2018)
Cambridge nuclear bunker to get facelift - BBC News (3 Mar 2018)
Unesco adds Sir Isaac Newton's papers to world register - BBC News (1 Dec 2017)
They're gone, but not forgotten - 20 things we miss about Cambridge - Cambridge News (1 Jan 2017)
Capability Brown's unrealised vision for Cambridge revealed - BBC News (2 Oct 2016)
A Victorian guide to Cambridge student life - BBC News (8 Sep 2016)
Cambridge University explorers: Naked natives and frozen sausages - BBC News (11 Mar 2016)
Cambridge's 'last' horse-drawn tram restored - BBC News (12 May 2015)
Cambridge Union debating society celebrates 200 years - BBC News (8 Jan 2015)
Cambridge Lion Yard lion roars again at university rugby club - BBC News (27 Nov 2014)
