Downing College, University college in Cambridge, England
Downing College occupies 20 acres of grounds featuring neoclassical buildings arranged around large lawns in central Cambridge.
The college was established in 1800 through the bequest of Sir George Downing, following decades of legal disputes over his estate.
The Heong Gallery within the college exhibits modern and contemporary art collections in a converted historical stable building.
The college provides single-occupancy rooms with internet access for all undergraduate students, with half offering private bathrooms.
Downing College stands as the only institution added to Cambridge University between 1596 and 1869, focusing initially on law and medicine studies.
Location: Cambridge
Inception: 1800
Founders: Sir George Downing, 3rd Baronet
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://dow.cam.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.20062,0.12384
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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Downing College Chapel
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Regent Hotel
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13 And 14, Trumpington Street
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16-24, Fitzwilliam Street
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15, Fitzwilliam Street
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Police Station
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Fence And Gates Of Addenbrooke's Hospital Fronting Trumpington Street
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4-12, Tennis Court Road
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Kellett Lodge
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Downing College, North West Gate Onto Tennis Court Road Opposite Fitzwilliam Street
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17, Trumpington Street
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Telephone Kiosk Outside Addenbrooke's Hospital
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13, Fitzwilliam Street
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Downing College, Boundary Wall Fronting Tennis Court Road
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Fence And Gates To Downing Site Fronting Tennis Court Road Railings Of Downing Site
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15 And 16, Trumpington Street
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Downing College, Gate Lodge And Gates
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Downing College, West Gate Onto Tennis Court Road, Including Short Screen Walls On Either Side
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1-6, Tennis Court Terrace
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1-12, Fitzwilliam Street
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21, Trumpington Street
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Howard Theatre
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Howard Building
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