St John's College, Cambridge was founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort, established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. It is one of the larger colleges in terms of student numbers.

The college's alumni include seven prime ministers and 12 rchbishops of various countries. The Romantic poet William Wordsworth studied at St John's, as did William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson, the two abolitionists who led the movement that brought slavery to an end in the British Empire.

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June 17, 2023

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The site of what is now the College was once home to a monastic house, a “Hospital of St John”, which was in existence from at least the early 13th century. By the start of the 16th century, however, this had fallen into disrepair. It came to the attention of Bishop John Fisher, Chancellor of the University and a friend of Lady Margaret Beaufort, the mother of King Henry VII. Fisher persuaded her to build a college in place of the old hospital.

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September 17, 2022

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1. River Cam Pathway – Riverside Path Along the River loop from St Ives

51.3km

02:54

90m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Cam Towpath – King's College Chapel loop from Waterbeach

29.4km

01:45

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. St Ives Bridge and Chapel – St Ives Town Centre loop from Cambridge

53.2km

03:02

100m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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St John's College, Cambridge

1. River Cam Pathway – Riverside Path Along the River loop from St Ives

2. River Cam Towpath – King's College Chapel loop from Waterbeach

3. St Ives Bridge and Chapel – St Ives Town Centre loop from Cambridge

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