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  Encyclopedia: Cambridge Blue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
A Blue is earned by sportsmen at Cambridge University in one of thirteen designated sports (e.g.
The colour of a Cambridge Blue scarf is a very light blue, in contrast to the dark blue of the other university.
Cambridge blues are awarded at the discretion of the Blues Committee
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cambridge-Blue   (130 words)

  
 University of Cambridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cambridge is a member of the Russell Group, a network of large, research-led British universities, the Coimbra Group, an association of leading European universities, and the LERU, the League of European Research Universities.
Cambridge's status as a University is further confirmed by a decree in 1233 from Pope Gregory IX which awarded the ius non trahi extra (a form of legal protection) to the chancellor and universitas of scholars at Cambridge.
Cambridge has a distinctive one-to-one or one-to-two supervisions system for the teaching of undergraduates (typically by academic staff, and often by graduate students in the larger subjects), very similar to the tutorial system at Oxford.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/University_of_Cambridge   (3577 words)

  
 Cambridge (UK) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Cambridge (UK)
It is the seat of Cambridge University (founded in the 13th century).
Cambridge lies in the low-lying plain on the southern edge of the Fens (a level, low-lying area in eastern England), commanding a ford over the River Cam (sometimes known by its former name Granta).
Friction between the townspeople of Cambridge and the scholars of the university led to a riot during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and five people from the town were hanged.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Cambridge+(UK)   (823 words)

  
 Cambridge Blue - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The colour of a Cambridge Blues blazer is a very light blue, in contrast to the dark blue of Oxford University.
Often it is remarked that Cambridge blue is really a green, the colour is in fact Pantone 337.
The colour of the ribbon was light blue, perhaps because it was Eton's colour, or Gonville and Caius' colour (there were three Caians in the boat) or simply because it was the colour of the nearest bit of ribbon to hand!
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cambridge_Blue   (646 words)

  
 Visit Cambridge > Visitors > Guided Tours
Cambridge Blue Badge Guides and Visitor Guides offer the most in depth and comprehensive guided tours of the City, Colleges and University of Cambridge.
Private Tours of Cambridge and the surrounding area can be arranged in a variety of different languages with itineraries tailored to suit the requirements of your group.
Cambridge Blue and Green Badge Guides offer the most in depth and comprehensive tours of Cambridge.
www.visitcambridge.org /visitors/guidedtours.php   (632 words)

  
 Telegraph | Wine | Pint to pint: Cambridge Blue
The Cambridge Blue smells of cleaning fluid (and the pub cat is called Ajax).
And hanging from the ceiling is a bundle of oars and the broken bow of the 1984 Cambridge boat that rammed a barge and sank before the start.
There are two other pubs within 100 yards that encourage smoking, yet every night it is the Cambridge Blue that is heaving with customers, including a number of rowers who repair there after hauling themselves along the Cam.
telegraph.co.uk /wine/main.jhtml?xml=/wine/2003/11/22/edpint22.xml&...   (374 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Cambridge blue
Cambridge, University of, institution of higher education, the second oldest university in Great Britain after the University of Oxford.
Cambridge (England), city, administrative center of Cambridgeshire, central England, on the Cam River.
Cambridge is important as a center of learning...
encarta.msn.com /Cambridge+blue.html   (124 words)

  
 Regatta Online - The Boat Race
At Hammersmith Bridge, Cambridge's one length advantage was extended to two in the space of two or three strokes when Oxford's Neil O'Donnell steered wide on the outside of the bend.
Despite the pressure easing off a third of the distance from home, the Light Blues covered the four and a quarter miles to Mortlake on a fast tide under a grey, windless sky in 16 mins 41 secs, the second fastest time in the race's history.
Cambridge received one warning and Oxford four before Evans carried out his threat to drag back a boat which didn't heed his warnings immediately he raised hid flag and called a crew's name.
www.regatta.rowing.org.uk /BoatRace/br-1999report.html   (640 words)

  
 Cambridge - A personal view
They became known as the Cambridge Two, and a national campaign was started to press for their release and for a change to the drug laws to prevent this sort of stupidity from happening again.
Cambridge's early plague victims are all under Midsummer Common (victims from the 1665 plague are at Coldham's Common).
Thomas Hobson is a Cambridge figure generally given a favourable press as although clearly an astute businessman he was also a philanthropist, giving his money and name to a number of projects.
www.cl.cam.ac.uk /~ckh/camdoc.html   (19879 words)

  
 DNA: 50 years of the Double Helix
The discovery of the double helix of DNA in Cambridge in some old sheds at the Cavendish Laboratory was a defining moment in scientific history.
A plaque on The Eagle pub in Cambridge’s city centre is being unveiled this evening to mark the spot where Francis Crick announced that he and James Watson had found “the secret of life”.
The unveiling is part of a scheme, launched in 2001 to coincide with Cambridge City’s octocentenary, to commemorate famous people and events associated with Cambridge which have made a significant impact on life in the city or the region, the country or the world.
www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk /dna2003/media.html   (903 words)

  
 Regatta Online - Boat Race news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Cambridge turned on a polished performance in windy conditions to beat Molesey from Putney to Chiswick Steps on March 14.
The Cambridge bow showed in front before Barn Elms boathouse was reached, Liz Chick steering Molesey, seemed to give a bit of tide to Potts, and Cambridge had a length lead at the Mile.
Apart from the substituting of Oxford Blue Chick for Kevin Whyman, the Cambridge Blue, in the coxes's seat, Molesey boated the same crew beaten by Oxford a week previously, though conditions and Molesey's approach to each encounter differed.
www.regatta.rowing.org.uk /106-molesey.html   (289 words)

  
 Cambridge United Club Profile
The most local breweries are City of Cambridge which started up in 1997 and supplies about 25 outlets in the area from it's range of 6-7 beers; and Milton Brewery (founded 1999), which supplies around a hundred pubs in Cambridgeshire and beyond with its range of six regular and many seasonal beers.
Cambridge Blue: Carries a wide range of regularly changing beers from all round the country.
Cambridge is a university town, in case you didn't know, and boasts more museums than you can shake a stick at.
www.ciderspace.co.uk /ASP/opposition/cambridge.asp   (3003 words)

  
 History of Cambridge Blue
The Cambridge Blue pub was formerly known as the Dewdrop Inn (a Victorian pun!).
At number 85 (which is the current Cambridge Blue), there is Robert Alderson, plasterer.
Of course, now the Cambridge Blue (the modern name for the Dewdrop Inn) is run by Chris and Debbie Lloyd.
www.colc.co.uk /cambridge/gwydir/blue.htm   (549 words)

  
 Blue Depression Glass,Cambridge Blue Depression Glass
It was made in blue, amber, ebony, crystal, peach blo, emerald green and "gold krystol".
There were many pieces made but not all pieces were made in blue.
Blue seems to be the most desirable color.
www.firstclassglass.com /cleoblue.html   (173 words)

  
 Cambridge
Cambridge have had a wretched season, as they battle against the drop.
Off-the-field, there are still money worries, with the Cambridge Supporters' Trust trying to buy back the Abbey Stadium from a sale/lease back deal, and also raising money to strengthen the squad in its battle against the drop.
Cambridge, as you'd expect, has plenty of things to see and do, including the ancient college buildings and King's College Chapel.
www.btinternet.com /~duffnort/Cambridge.htm   (992 words)

  
 CATALOG - Living in Cambridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Cambridge consists of 31 colleges: three are specifically for women (New Hall, Newnham and Lucy Cavendish) and a few are for graduates.
Cambridge is a traditional English city, a bustling market town where you could expect to find a plethora of tiny oak beamed pubs, where you can enjoy a pint of Real Ale and a ploughman's lunch.
Cambridge pubs not to be missed include The Eagle in Bene't St, one of Watson and Crick's favourite haunts, and the location they chose to announce their discovery of DNA - probably over a pint of IPA.
www.christs.cam.ac.uk /catalog/cambridge/living_in_Cambridge.html   (3302 words)

  
 Indigo Clothing | Promotional Clothing | Printing & Embroidery | UK
Indigo Clothing are one of the leading suppliers of customised clothing in Cambridge and Cambridge University.
We supply clothing and sports kit to many Cambridge University students, clubs, teams and societies and have a team of staff in Cambridge who are happy to help you out and discuss your print.
Cambridge University Boat Club, CU Ice Hockey, CUWBC, CU Pentathlon) and hundreds of college teams and societies.
cambridge.indigo-clothing.co.uk   (166 words)

  
 Cambridge Ultimate: Strange Blue
This page is (as of November 2005) no longer the main page for the Cambridge ultimate team Strange Blue.
We came 6th in the National Indoor Championships (2000), and 1st in the SE regional indoor championships (2001,2002,2003).
Cambridge University Ultimate website: The Student Ultimate website may well be a good place for up to date information.
www.inference.phy.cam.ac.uk /ultimate   (238 words)

  
 The Boat Race   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Cambridge were on the Middlesex station and the following supporters' launches were in for a real treat.
They held this until Cambridge attacked on the Middlesex bend to come back onto level terms, but once the burst was finished Germany re-established the gap at about a third to a half a boat's length.
At Hammersmith Bridge, Cambridge, on the outside of the sharp bend, maintained their small deficit without losing further ground.
www.theboatrace.org /news/newsstories/story2005-03-18-11-20-16   (236 words)

  
 Telegraph | Sport | Rowing: Cambridge edge thrilling finish in women's race
THE Women's Boat Race over 2000 metres at Holme Pierrepont produced an epic contest, with Cambridge snatching the verdict by a metre after being led by two-thirds of a length at the 1,000 metre mark.
In a desperate race for the line Cambridge, at 37 to Oxford's 39, just got their bows in front for the closest verdict in the 56 races since 1927.
The Cambridge Blue Guy Pooley, a Veteran B sculler (over 36) and the 1992 winner, was given the verdict by less than half a second over Ian Watson, a Veteran A (over 31).
sport.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2001/04/01/sorow02.xml   (463 words)

  
 Cambridge Depression Glass,Depression Glass Goblet blue
Cambridge was one of the premier glass makers in this country.
So, suffice it to say, we agree that any piece of Cambridge glass is a treasure.
The name Cambridge gave to the color is "Moonlight Blue".
www.firstclassglass.com /cambridgeglassblue.html   (247 words)

  
 City of Cambridge Brewery Ltd   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ceased brewing while a move was carried out during the late summer of 2001, their beers being contract brewed by Mighty Oak for this period.
A feature of their new plant is that the water is recycled using reed beds.
The beer is distributed by a number of wholesalers and other breweries such as Ales of the Unexpected, AVS Wines and Beers, Crouch Vale Brewery Ltd and Mighty Oak Brewing Company Ltd.
www.quaffale.org.uk /php/brewery/421   (271 words)

  
 CUWAFC webpage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This side is commonly termed ‘the Blues.’ Selection for it entitles the player to the award of a Cambridge Blue and signifies they have represented Cambridge in a Varsity Match at a sport of a high standard.
Throughout the academic year the Blues train regularly and play competitive fixtures on a weekly basis in preparation for the Varsity contest.
Cambridge University, then, provides many opportunities to participate in women’s football and the Blues, in particular, are always interested in attracting good new players to maintain and enhance their high levels of performance.
www.cam.ac.uk /societies/cuwafc   (276 words)

  
 P.U.B   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Two fire crews from Cambridge and one from Swaffham Bulbeck were at the scene until 8am damping down pockets of fire and making the building safe by removing loose roof tiles and burned timber.
A structural engineer from Cambridge City Council was also called in to assess damage and the safety of the structure.
If you (or someone you know) would be interested in helping set up a pub guide in a town other than Cambridge, then email me.
pubs.ucam.org   (568 words)

  
 Cambridge Blue Pantone Colour | Indigo Clothing
Intriguingly 'Cambridge Blue' is perceived as green rather than blue.
A greener pale blue, used for the scarf and blazer of sporting Blues.
This colour is the one normally associated with the phrase 'Cambridge Blue'.
www.indigoclothing.com /cambridge_blue.shtml   (611 words)

  
 Cambridge University Jargon
Cambridge - a market town on the edge of the East Anglian fenlands, and formerly the limit of trading navigation on the river Cam.
University of Cambridge - "A common law corporation, being a corporation by prescription consisting of a Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars who from time out of mind have had the government of their members and enjoyed the privileges of such a corporation." Probably originated in the 12th century.
Cambridge, in their pragmatic scientific way, have determined that it is far easier and safer to reverse the punt, and push the pole standing on the gun-deck at the rear.
www.quns.cam.ac.uk /Queens/Misc/jargon/CUjargon-all.html   (6352 words)

  
 cambridge hotel Sheraton Commander Hotel quot;Harvard Square's original hotel," build in 1927, and situated on ...
cambridge hotel Sheraton Commander Hotel quot;Harvard Square's original hotel," build in 1927, and situated on historic Cambridge Common.
Using share charts: A by no means impartial exposition of the chartist theory;read by A.G.Ellinger to the Cambridge Financial Forum at the University Arms Hotel on the 11th November 1959
Cambridge conference on industry and the technical colleges: Report of a regional conference held at the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge on 30 October 1957, organised by the F.B.I.Eastern Regional Council and the East Angliam Regional Advisory Council for Further Education
www.the-jigsaw.com /index.asp?qry=cambridge%20hotel   (130 words)

  
 Visit Cambridge > Travel Trade > Guided Tours
We specialise in tours of Cambridge for both groups and individuals.
Cambridge Blue Badge Guides and Green Badge Guides offer the most in depth and comprehensive guided tours of Cambridge.
So whether its a sightseeing tour of the historic city and colleges or a coach tour of East Anglia we are here to help.
www.visitcambridge.org /traveltrade/guidedtours.php   (213 words)

  
 Ant Veal's Top UK Pubs - The Free Press, Cambridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Tucked away up a side street away from the hustle and bustle of Cambridge city centre this tiny pub was a real find.
It's perhaps a little unusual in that the entire pub is non-smoking, one of but a handful in the whole of the UK.
Interestingly, the Cambridge Blue, also in Cambridge, is entirely non-smoking too.
www.greatbeer.co.uk /camfrpr.htm   (233 words)

  
 Cambridge Blue - Pubs / Bars National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Cambridge Blue - Pubs / Bars National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Milton and City of Cambridge, East Anglia brewers such as Elgoods and Iceni, plus others like Fullers, London Pride and Black Sheep.
This is quite a large pub with an outside seating area, which has always had a good reputation for fine beers.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /pubs-bars-national/cambridge-blue   (161 words)

  
 CUBC - Cambridge University Boat Club
The Cambridge Blue Boat raced an eight from Croatia on March 23rd as the final warm up race before the Boat Race on April 6th.
The Croatians are known for being quick starters but being early in the season for them when presumably they have not done as much speed work, it was Cambridge who jumped into the lead.
In the second piece the form was similar as the crews battled around the upper section of the Boat Race course.
www.cubc.org.uk /issue.php?id=12   (197 words)

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