St John's Street, Cambridge

St John's Street is a historical street in central Cambridge, England.[1][2] The street links with Bridge Street, Round Church Street, and Sidney Street to the north. It continues to the south as Trinity Street, then King's Parade and Trumpington Street. This thoroughfare is the main area for some of the most historic University of Cambridge colleges.

St John's College is located on the west side of the street, hence the name. The college has an impressive crenellated gatehouse entrance and the tower of the chapel dominates the scene at the north of the street.

A mediæval church, All Saints Jewry, stood in St John's Street. It was rebuilt in 1820 and then demolished in 1865.[3] All Saints is now located in Jesus Lane, nearby to the east.

References

  1. ^ St John's Street, Cambridge City Council.
  2. ^ St John's Street, Cambridge Online.
  3. ^ Ian Kitching. "Religious & Hospital Foundations". Cambridge — Past, Present and Future. http://www.iankitching.me.uk/history/cam/religious.html. Retrieved 2008-05-31.