Huntingdon Road facts for kids
Huntingdon Road is an important road in Cambridge, England. It connects the city centre to the M11 motorway and the A14 road, heading northwest. This road is officially known as the A1307. It follows an ancient path, the Roman Via Devana, which was built by the Romans long ago. The road gets its name from the town of Huntingdon, which is also northwest of Cambridge.
At its southeastern end, Huntingdon Road connects with other important streets like Histon Road and Victoria Road. From there, it changes names to Castle Street, then Magdalene Street (crossing the River Cam), and finally Bridge Street, leading right into the heart of Cambridge.
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Famous Colleges on Huntingdon Road
Huntingdon Road is home to or near several well-known colleges of the University of Cambridge. These include Fitzwilliam College, Girton College, and Murray Edwards College.
Fitzwilliam College
Fitzwilliam College has its main entrance on Storey's Way, which is a road just off Huntingdon Road. It's one of the newer colleges at the University of Cambridge.
Girton College
Girton College is a bit further out from the city centre, located just south of the village of Girton. It was one of the first colleges in Cambridge to accept women students.
Murray Edwards College
Murray Edwards College was once known as New Hall. It is another college that is located close to Huntingdon Road.
Other Important Places
Huntingdon Road is also the location of several other interesting and important sites.
Ascension Parish Burial Ground
The Ascension Parish Burial Ground is a special cemetery found on Huntingdon Road. Many famous academics and important people from Cambridge are buried here. It's a place of quiet history.
Research and Science Centres
Along the road, you'll find places like the Cambridge Seed Testing Station and the Cambridge Genetics Station. These are important centres where scientists study plants and genetics. The National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) is also located here. It focuses on improving crops and farming.
The Kapitsa House
At number 173 Huntingdon Road stands a unique house known as 'the Kapitsa House'. It was built by Pyotr Kapitsa, a famous Soviet physicist. He even won the Nobel Prize for his work in science.
Eddington: A New Community
Huntingdon Road provides access to Eddington. This is a brand new area being built by the University of Cambridge. It will include homes, shops, and facilities for students and staff.
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The main hall of Fitzwilliam College, located near the start of Huntingdon Road.
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A sign for Fitzwilliam College that used to be on Huntingdon Road.
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The Kaetsu Centre, part of Murray Edwards College, also found on Huntingdon Road.
