Name: KING’S COLLEGE, Cambridge
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King's College, Cambridge, was founded by King Henry VI in 1441, the year after he founded Eton College, originally a sister college which sent scholars on to King's. It is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge and parts are open to the public. The highlight is undoubtedly the chapel, begun by Henry VI but finished by Henry VIII in 1544. The ceiling, windows and carving are breathtaking. It is also famous for the annual Christmas Eve service of Nine Lessons and Carols, introduced by Eric Milner-White in 1919 and now broadcast all over the world.

Region/Nation

East of England

Location/Address

King's Parade
Cambridge

County

Cambridgeshire

Post Code

CB2 1ST

Main Historic Period

Tudor

Link to featured article

Kings and carols

Useful Website Address

King's College, Cambridge, website

Tip/Nearby

City Centre location close to other colleges and sights

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