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| Sidney Sussex College was founded in 1596 and named after its foundress, Frances Sidney, Countess of Sussex. The college is noted for its excellence in Engineering, History and Law. |
| Originally a red brick building, in the 1800s the exterior brick was covered in cement as it was not aging well - this gave the buildings the appearance of a small castle. |
| 'Go Travel round the town, my friend, whichever way you please, From Downing up to Trinity, from Peterhouse to Caius; Then seek a little College just besides a busy street, Its name is Sidney Sussex, and you'll find it Bad to Beat' (E H Griffiths 'A Song of Sidney Sussex', 1900) |
| Sidney Sussex is located on Sidney Street in Cambridge, opposite Sainsbury's which is well-used by the student population - hence the college is sometimes called Sidney Sainsbury's. |
| Search the internet for more about Cambridge and Sidney Sussex. |
| Old postcards of Sidney Sussex appear hard to find - so far we only have four. If you can help with some images, please contact us ! |
| Notable Alumni include : Alan Bennett : Asa Briggs : Oliver Cromwell : Carol Vorderman and of course many more. |
| Reproductions of postcards with a (Z) following the description are available to buy from Zazzle - just click on the (Z) ! |
