The Eagle, Grade II listed pub in Cambridge, England
The Eagle is a pub housed in a building dating from 1600, with a street-facing front that shows its age. The rear section includes a galleried wing from the 19th century that overlooks a courtyard.
Francis Crick announced the discovery of the DNA structure on February 28, 1953, while he was here. Staff from the Cavendish Laboratory regularly gathered at this pub.
Royal Air Force pilots during World War II left messages on a ceiling using candles and lipstick, creating marks that remain visible today. The pub preserves these inscriptions as part of its character.
The pub serves British food including Sunday roasts and vegetarian dishes, along with beers from Greene King brewery. Rooms spread across several areas, including the historic bar room with the ceiling inscriptions.
Flight Sergeant P. E. Turner started the ceiling graffiti tradition by burning his squadron number into the surface. Many other airmen followed this example during the war.
Location: Cambridge
GPS coordinates: 52.20413,0.11795
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24
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