Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge facts for kids
Sidney Sussex College is a well-known college at the University of Cambridge in England. Students often call it Sidney for short. It was founded in 1596. The college is named after Frances Sidney, Countess of Sussex, who left money in her will to build it. Today, about 550 students study there.
Sidney Sussex is a smaller college, located right in the centre of Cambridge. Because it is in a compact area, its main buildings have not changed much since they were first built. The original buildings were made of red brick, but later they were covered with cement.
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Famous People Who Studied at Sidney
Many important people have studied at Sidney Sussex College. These include leaders, scientists, and television personalities.
Leaders and Politicians
- Oliver Cromwell: He was a very important military and political leader in Great Britain during the 1600s. He led the country for a time as the Lord Protector.
- David Owen: He was a leader of the Social Democratic Party and is now a member of the House of Lords.
Nobel Prize Winners
Several scientists who studied at Sidney have won the Nobel Prize for their amazing discoveries:
- Cecil Frank Powell: He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1950.
- Charles Thomson Rees Wilson: He also won the Nobel Prize in Physics, in 1927.
- John E. Walker: He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997.
- Alan MacDiarmid: He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2000.
Television Personalities
- Carol Vorderman: She is a well-known television presenter in the UK.
Images for kids
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Sidney Sussex College as it looked in 1690
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David Owen, a former political leader
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Oliver Cromwell, a famous English leader
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Carol Vorderman, a British TV presenter
