True Trailblazers: The Women of Cambridge Self-Guided Audio Tour
On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear stories about the women who fought for educational equality, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, shaped the arts, and changed politics at Cambridge University. Hear the stories of women became pioneers in their fields, campaigners for reform, and leaders of the world. The tour starts where Cambridge University was founded in 1209, at Great St Mary’s Church. Pass the Old Cavendish Laboratory and learn about Dorothy Hodgkin – Britain’s first female Nobel Prize winner in science. Walk along the river Cam and past buildings where women created their own societies of learning while being excluded from the university. The tour concludes at Senate House, where the final battles for women’s equal education were fought and won. By the end of this 90-minute tour, you’ll have heard the untold stories of Cambridge’s women, and discovered how they continue to inspire change in the ongoing fight for full equality at the university – and beyond.
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True Trailblazers: The Women of Cambridge Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in True Trailblazers: The Women of Cambridge Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Great St Mary's Church (Church of England)Pass-by Only
You'll begin at Cambridge's historic parish church, a stunning Gothic structure that has stood at the heart of the university since 1209. Explore the birthplace of Cambridge University and discover how this sacred space witnessed the founding of an institution that would eventually become a beacon for women's education worldwide.
Corpus ClockPass-by Only
You'll encounter this mesmerizing bronze and gold timepiece that displays the time through a rippling ring of LED lights. Marvel at this modern masterpiece while learning how it symbolizes the relentless march of time that Cambridge's pioneering women fought against in their quest for equality.
King's CollegePass-by Only
You'll pass the impressive gates and courtyards of one of Cambridge's most prestigious colleges, founded by Henry VI in 1441. Explore the historic grounds while learning about the college's long resistance to admitting women, finally opening its doors to female students only in 1972.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Tickets and entry fees to additional attractions on route
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour begins outside Great St Mary's Church, the tall stone tower. You should see a large white building opposite you which is Senate House. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
