Old Schools, Administrative building in central Cambridge, England.
Old Schools is a university administrative building featuring a two-storey stone structure built with ashlar facing. The building encloses two courtyards, West Court and Cobble Court, creating distinct spaces within its footprint.
The site began in 1441 as part of King's College Old Court before the University acquired and transformed it in 1829. The north wing underwent significant classical redesign in the 1830s to create a more formal administrative presence.
The building serves as the administrative heart of Cambridge University, housing key functions for academic governance. Visitors can sense how central this place is to keeping the university's daily operations running.
The building sits at the end of Trinity Lane, near Gonville and Caius College and across from King's College Chapel. Its location within the university core makes it easily accessible on foot with opportunity to explore nearby historic structures.
The north wing was designed by Charles Robert Cockerell between 1836 and 1837 with prominent classical columns and ornamental details. This section stands out as a notable architectural upgrade compared to the older portions of the structure.
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