“Cambridge" has been described as the loveliest city in England. It is the seat of one of the two oldest universities of the British Isles. The first 6l came in 1209 from Oxford, but it was not 62 1284 that the first college, Peterhouse, was founded. 63 colleges founded in the14th, 15th and 16th 64 . Then no more were founded until the 19th century 65 new colleges 66 two for women. The 20th century has 67 more new colleges, and some of the old ones have become 68 (that is, they admit men and women).
Perhaps the finest single building in the city is King’s College Chapel built between 1446 and 1515 in "late perpendicular" style. Also not to be missed are the Backs, the loveliest grounds next to the River Cam, behind some of the colleges. Cambridge people, who are often a bit 69 that Oxford is 70 more ancient, sometimes say "the backs at Cambridge are better than the fronts of Oxford!"