Is one of the university towns located in the English province of
Cambridge, overlooking the Kam River, 80 km north of London, with a total area
of 40.7 square kilometers, with more than 124,000 inhabitants and a range of
local borders with neighboring cities ; The North Corner is bordered by both
Easton and Heston, and Milton, from the south corner of Shelford, from the
eastern corner of Turchm, and from the western corner of Coton.
History of Cambridge
Since prehistoric times, the city has been a settlement of many
ancient tribes. Remains of buildings over 3500 years old were found. The Romans
withdrew from the city in 410 CE in favor of the British. During the seventh
century I said the importance of the city; because it was a bit destructive.
Viking arrived in the city in 875 AD during Anglo-Saxon existence, and
succeeded in influencing the city's population, especially in customs and
traditions. William Normandy built a castle on one of the city's hills two
years after the invasion of England. In 1382, the revised charter of the town
was issued, which banned many freedoms after the peasant revolution. The city
grew and became the home of many properties during the period from 1930 to 1980
AD. During World War II, Cambridge was an important center for defense of the
East Coast by the Royal Air Force, the Training Center, the Norfolk Regional
Center, and many more.
Cambridge Economics Since
its inception, the economic importance of the city has
depended on the agricultural sector as it overlooks the Kam River, as well as a
commercial and regional center. Today it is a diversified oasis of the economy.
It includes sectors (research and development, consulting, software, creative
industries, Tourism).
Top landmarks in Cambridge
Trinity Street (formerly Al Olaya Street): Located in the heart of
the city to the north of St. John's Street, one of the most beautiful streets
in the city is packed with shoppers. It has many shops, publishing offices and
the Sakr Social Club, founded in 1872. St. Mary's Great Church: Formerly known
as St. Mary the Virgin, on the northern end of the royal procession in the
heart of the city, it dates back to 1205 and on 9 July 1290 was destroyed by
burning and later rebuilt. Fitzwilliam Museum: The Museum of Art and
Archeology, located at the University of Cambridge, receives more than 470,000
visitors a year. The most prominent feature is that it is accessible to all and
there is no admission fees.
