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Night Climbers Of Cambridge

The Night Climbers of Cambridge was first published in 1937 under the pseudonym of Whipplesmith (now known to be Noel Howard Symington) and recounts the courageous, foolhardy nocturnal exploits of a group of Cambridge students who climbed the ancient university and town buildings in the city. The exploits, up and atop the likes of the Fitzwilliam museum and the venerable King’s College Chapel, were recorded with ancient photographic paraphernalia, hauled over battlements and down drain-pipes, whilst the students somehow endeavoured to avoid detection by the ‘minions of authority.Long before the present day’s much followed trend of urban climbing or ‘buildering’, Cambridge students of the 30’s continued an already established tradition and The Night Climbers of Cambridge
is testament to their adrenalin packed, humorous and intriguing exploits.
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The Night Climbers of Cambridge was first published in 1937 under the pseudonym of Whipplesmith (now known to be Noel Howard Symington) & recounts the courageous, foolhardy nocturnal exploits of a group of Cambridge students who climbed the ancient university & town buildings in the city. The exploits, up & atop the likes of the Fitzwilliam museum & the venerable King’s College Chapel, were recorded with ancient photographic paraphernalia, hauled over battlements & down drain-pipes, whilst the students somehow endeavoured to avoid detection by the ‘minions of authority. Long before the present day’s much followed trend of urban climbing or ‘buildering’, Cambridge students of the 30’s continued an already established tradition & The Night Climbers of Cambridge is testament to their adrenalin packed, humorous & intriguing exploits.

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Adrenalin - A hormone which increases heart rate in a fight or flight response
Students - A group of humans who are still in full time education
King - The figure head of a monarch
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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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