On the middle weekend in June, Sara and I caught the bus a couple of hours from London to Cambridge for the day.

This university town is a collage of images: the Bridge of Sighs, spires and turrets, dropping willows over the River Cam and many spectacular architectural buildings.

Along with Oxford, Cambridge is one of Britain's ancient seats of learning. In many ways they are similar, particularly the age-old conflict between town and gown. ... (more)