Corpus Christi College
Corpus Christi College, College in Cambridge, England
Corpus Christi College is a college of the University of Cambridge composed of medieval courtyards housing undergraduate rooms, two libraries, dining halls, and student facilities at two main sites. The older section stands near the city center, while the newer Leckhampton campus offers sports grounds and additional residential space.
The Guild of Corpus Christi and the Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary founded the college in 1352 as the only Cambridge institution created by townspeople rather than clergy or aristocrats. Later centuries brought architectural additions, yet the Old Court retains elements from the 14th century.
The Parker Library holds medieval manuscripts that visitors can view on select days during term. The Corpus Playroom functions as a theater where students stage performances throughout the academic year.
Visitors can enter the Old Court during official opening hours, though some areas remain accessible only during vacation periods. The main entrance sits on Trumpington Street, allowing access on foot from the city center.
The Old Court still displays wooden window frames from the 1350s that were soaked in oil because glass windows did not exist at the time. The original rooms were much smaller than modern student quarters and often featured just a tiny fireplace.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1352
Website: http://corpus.cam.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.20287,0.11821
Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:01
Corpus Clock
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The Eagle
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St Bene't's Church
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Parker Library, Corpus Christi College
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Church of St Botolph
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The Bull Hotel, Cambridge
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Cavendish Laboratory Of Experimental Physics
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Churchyard Railings And Gates Of St Benet's
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King's College, Scott's Building
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Mond Laboratory
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The Bath Ale House
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Laboratory Of Physical Chemistry
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Corpus Christi College, Four Lamp Standards In New Court
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16 Bene't Street
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Three Richardson Candle wall-mounted lamps attached to the north side of Bene’t Street.
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National Westminster Bank, 10 Bene't Street
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12 Bene't Street
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6 & 8, Bene't Street
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Corpus Christi College, New Buildings
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Entrance To Number 4A
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Richardson Candle Group At St Catharine's College And Northern Trumpington Street
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Arts School
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Stanley House
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5, Bene't Street
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3, Free School Lane
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9, Bene't Street
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Two Lamp Posts At The Main Entrance To The College, St Catharine's College
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1-2 Free School Lane
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