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Queens’ College

History of Queen's College Cambridge

Cloister Court, Queens’ College, 1887 by Henry Moule (MoC10/147/51)

General information on Queens’ College can be found on Wikipedia.

Designated Building of Local Interest: Erasmus Building

The sundial at the college is among the most remarkable in the world, not least because it was also used to operate as a moondial.

The college website has a detailed description of how to use it:

https://www.queens.cam.ac.uk/life-at-queens/about-the-college/college-facts/reading-the-dial-in-old-court

Work of Rattee and Kett:

The new chapel was designed by G F Bodley and work started in 1886. Work was carried out by Rattee and Kett.

Detailed notes on the chapel can be found here:

http://www.queens.cam.ac.uk/life-at-queens/chapel/architecture-and-fabric

The Dokett Building was constructed in 1911. It has 46 rooms over four floors.

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