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Peterhouse is the oldest of the Cambridge colleges (founded 1284) and over the past seven centuries our community has made a contribution to the wellbeing of society quite disproportionate to our size.
Peterhouse has its main site situated on Trumpington Street, to the south of Cambridge's town centre. The main portion of the college is just to the north of the Fitzwilliam Museum , and its grounds run behind the museum.
Founded in 1284, Peterhouse is a small but influential college with a rich history and a diverse community. Learn about its buildings, benefactors, achievements and traditions on its website.
Peterhouse is a charitable institution founded in 1284, with a diverse and stimulating community of Fellows, undergraduates and graduates. Explore its history, buildings, facilities and activities on its website.
Just 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre, Peterhouse is an exciting and friendly place to live. It’s perfectly situated for student life – close to the arts, engineering and science faculties, but just off the tourist trail.
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Peterhouse (founded 1284) is the oldest of the Cambridge Colleges. Its founder, Hugh of Balsham, Bishop of Ely, bequeathed a number of books to the College on his death in 1286. The continuing generosity of members of Peterhouse built up a substantial library during the next two and a half centuries.
