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Clare College
Clare College entrance
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Clare College heraldic shield: on the left there are the three chevrons of the de Clare family. On the right is the cross gules of the de Burgh family (Elizabeth de Clare's first husband was John de Burgh. This shield with its border of tears was used on Elizabeth de Clare's personal seal.
University University of Cambridge
Location Trinity Lane (map)
Established 1326
Named for Elizabeth de Clare
Previous names University Hall (1326-1338)
Clare Hall (1338-1856)
Sister colleges Oriel College, Oxford
St Hugh's College, Oxford
Master Anthony Grabiner, Baron Grabiner
Undergraduates 440
Postgraduates 210

Clare College is one of the colleges that make up the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. It was started in 1326 as University Hall. This makes it the second-oldest college still around at the University, right after Peterhouse.

In 1338, the college was given more money and support by Elizabeth de Clare. Because of her, it was renamed Clare Hall. Today, Clare College is well-known for its amazing chapel choir. It's also famous for its beautiful gardens. These gardens are located on "the Backs," which are the areas behind the colleges that look out over the River Cam.

Clare College is a very popular choice for students who want to study at Cambridge. Many people apply to join this college each year. As of 2016, it had a lot of money to support its activities, over £106 million.

Clare Bridge: A Historic Crossing

Clare College has a very old and famous bridge. It crosses the River Cam and is often photographed. This bridge is the oldest of Cambridge's current bridges.

It was built from stone in 1640 by a person named Thomas Grumbold. The bridge was fixed up in 1969. It is considered a very important historical building.

Life at Clare College

Clare is known for being a welcoming and open-minded college. In 1972, it was one of the first three male Cambridge colleges to allow female students to join. This was a big step! Clare continues to be fair and clear in how it chooses new students.

Music at Clare

Clare is known as one of the most musical colleges in Cambridge. Its choir is very famous. They have performed concerts all around the world. Many students at Clare play musical instruments. The college has a music group called the Clare College Music Society (CCMS). Their orchestra is especially well-known. Like most colleges at Cambridge, Clare lets students have a piano in their rooms.

Student Newspaper

Clare has its own student newspaper called Clareification. In 2005, it won an award for "Best University College Paper." The newspaper is put together by the Union of Clare Students. It often features funny articles that make fun of Cambridge traditions. It also reports on silly things students do.

May Ball Fun

Every year, Clare College hosts a big party called a may ball. It happens in the middle of June, during a time called May Week. This is one of the biggest may balls in Cambridge. It's famous for having popular music acts perform. The college gets decorated in a fancy way for the event.

Rowing Club

The Clare Boat Club is the rowing club for students at Clare College. Rowing is a popular sport at Cambridge.

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