This is the entrance to Murray Edwards College. I feel a bit guilty that it hasn't appeared before as I had a Junior Research Fellowship there at one point. It is an all female college (apart from the fellows) and will remain that way until the ratio of men to women undergrads is 50:50. Until recently it was called New Hall and there has been some controversy about the change of name, but the intention was always to find a generous benefactor (in this case the Edwards family) and change the name accordingly. When I went to Fellows' meetings there was a memorable suggestion that we should get a coffee sponsor and change the name to Maxwell House! The University Library has a huge ugly square tower with a definite male feel to it whereas New Hall is famous for its more womanly curves! The round dining hall is very attractive inside.
OOoooh such pretty tulips! I love the title. I definitely appreciate the female curves of this building!! I think we should get some boob buildings commissioned in London :)
Stunning aspect of the original New Hall & glad they managed to find a sponsor but that name seems not to have the same ring !!!! Beautiful composition & love the curves & domes !! It must be wonderful to know these famous buildings intimately, no wonder you never moved away !
@happypat I always felt a bit like an impostor when I was there in the Fellows' lounge etc - I was sure somebody would find me out! Wish I could do it again - I'd make more of it.
Great commentary about coffee sponsor. The yellow flowers at rear of garden on stalks seem unusual. @fueast They would probably needs glass sponsor for ceiling.
@peterdegraaff ha ha - actually I've never really come across one although I do think that insufficient allowances are made for people with dogs and hobbies.
great shot Judith - love the curves of the building and the pops of colour from the flowers. Cambridge colleges are SO male dominated, this should stay female only forever!!
@judithg Can't wait till @fueast is PM. That's what England needs, a bush walking, Olympus toting, hipstamtatic shooting rave party going, ecologically conscious leader. Really.
So that's what female architecture looks like ;). As always a lovely composition. Sorry I haven't been commenting lately, I'm finally out of bed again...
I like your comments here, too. And lovely composition. Nice to get a photographic tour of your very interesting surroundings. Really want to go back to England.
@fueast They would probably needs glass sponsor for ceiling.
Love the tulips and fritillaries.