Yes, the full name of the oldest pub on the River Cam really is The Fort St George in England. Apparently it was named after another Fort St George – the original being the first British fortress in India. So, the “in England” bit is a useful reality check, in case you’ve forgotten which continent … Continue reading The Fort St George (in England!)
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Partyish Pizza Express
I suppose the food at Pizza Express ought to be the same wherever you go, countrywide – which as far as I’m concerned is a good thing, since I’m a big fan of their pizzas. However, the company is creative when it comes to choosing venues, which gives each eatery a streak of originality too.Apropos … Continue reading Partyish Pizza Express
Still Snowy…
Bikes outside Scroope TerraceThe Old Schools viewed from Trinity StreetOutside the Fitzwilliam Museum
Snowy Cambridge – January 2013
Cafe@the Library
The post-Christmas period seems like a good time for seeking out more frugal options for eating out in Cambridge. For a budget breakfast, lunch or tea, I really recommend the cafe at Cambridge Central Library in the Grand Arcade. The food’s delicious and imaginative and you can get a filling meal for £3 - £4. … Continue reading Cafe@the Library
Stealth crochet on Jesus Green
This is probably the most impressive example of stealth crocheting I have seen in Cambridge so far. I assume it must have been some time in the planning; the challenge of coating each and every lamppost along the avenue of London plane trees on Jesus Green must have been almost as great as the crocheting. … Continue reading Stealth crochet on Jesus Green
Tatties Cafe Restaurant
Tatties Cafe Restaurant sometimes gets some poor reviews, but my most recent experience was positive. Being able to get a hot meal that really fills you up for around £6 is fairly good going in central Cambridge. My potato was nicely done, the jacket just right, with mountains of cheese and beans, and a reasonable … Continue reading Tatties Cafe Restaurant
Bike-U-Like
With so many cyclists in Cambridge, you might think the city would be a friendly haven for people travelling on two wheels. In fact, it sometimes feels like a case of familiarity breeds contempt. I recently had to mount the pavement to avoid a bus travelling head on towards me, down my side of the … Continue reading Bike-U-Like
A Cambridge Quiz
Just for fun, here are some photographs featuring a range of locations around the city. Any idea where they were taken?When you've had a look you can find out by clicking here. The answer page also includes links to free audio walking guides to the city, produced by Stride Design.Location 1Location 2Location 3Location 4Location 5Location … Continue reading A Cambridge Quiz
Smurfs on the Cam
Since moving to Cambridge I’ve found walking along the river can provide a varied sightseeing experience. It’s not just swans and weeping willows; I’ve come across a naked cyclist, a man with a foam axe chasing another man with pretend blood running down his face, people dressed as rabbits and instances of competitive mud wrestling.On … Continue reading Smurfs on the Cam
Clare Chase 