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Hobson's Conduit Monument, Cambridge

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Hobson's Conduit Monument, Cambridge

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    Location: Cambridgeshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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    July 24, 2020

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    In the late 1500s, Cambridge was affected by the plague and other fatal infections. These were thought to be caused by ‘bad air’ resulting from the sewage contaminated water in …

    July 23, 2020

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    Is also called Hobson's Brook, and is a watercourse that was built from 1610 to 1614 by Thomas Hobson and others to bring fresh water into the city of Cambridge, England from springs at Nine Wells,

    October 30, 2024

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    The monument to Hobson is the former fountain, which was built on the market after the introduction of the new water pipeline. “The new river”, as this water canal was called, can still be seen today. On the way out of town, about from the Botanical Gardens, there is also a beautiful footpath along the canal.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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