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5 days ago · On 17 June a crowd assembled on the Greencroft (now Midsummer Common). Led by the Mayor, they marched on Barnwell, where they broke down the walls and palings of the prior's close, and the watergate, cut down and carried off trees, sedge, and turf and did other damage.
4 days ago · Not until 1845 was the line from London to Norwich opened by the Great Eastern, and then, owing to University influence, the station was placed over a mile from the centre of the town, and a subsequent project for a line over Coe Fen with a station on Sheeps Green or Midsummer Common was abandoned as likely to spoil the beauties of the place.
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3 days ago · Victoria Bridge, by which the road between Jesus Green and Midsummer Common is carried across the Cam to link Chesterton Road and Jesus Lane, was built in 1890 to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding residential areas north and south of the river, and to direct some of the traffic from the old line of the Roman road.
4 days ago · The beauty of the city is enhanced by many commons and other open spaces, including Jesus Green and Midsummer Common, Sheep’s Green, Lammas Land, Christ’s Pieces, Parker’s Piece, the University Botanic Gardens (much developed, extended, and improved), and the Backs.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
5 days ago · We'll remember Jack every time we pass Midsummer Common in the centre of Cambridge, not just for the fireworks but because he also started the fine dining restaurant Midsummer House, commenting at the time that "there are no good restaurants in Cambridge".
4 days ago · For those seeking a more active outdoor experience, the expansive Midsummer Common and Jesus Green offer ample space for sports, jogging, or simply lounging by the river. The city’s numerous parks and meadows are the perfect getaway for birdwatching, with species like kingfishers and herons frequently spotted along the riverbanks.
