Born in Harrington House. That’s how it began for one resident. Harrington House isn’t just a building. It’s a piece of Cambridge history nestled within Sidney Street. Part of a larger complex including Kent House Montagu House Sidney House and Sussex House it stands as a testament to the area’s development. Built between 1928 and 1939 the north and south sides tell a story of gradual construction. Harrington House was more than just apartments. It housed families connected to the university. One resident recalled her father a member of the university’s Economic faculty. He served in the war. The family name changed to Rivers before he was sent overseas. Harrington House saw both ordinary and extraordinary lives unfold within its walls. It offers a glimpse into Cambridge’s past. A quiet witness to university life and wartime changes. Harrington House stands on Sidney Street a bustling street. A symbol of a time when Cambridge was transforming. It’s a place where history lives on. A hidden story waiting to be discovered. This building whispers stories of families and academics. Of lives lived amidst the changing landscape of Cambridge. This is Harrington House a part of Cambridge’s soul.
Old Cavendish East Wing
Wondering where some of science’s greatest discoveries happened? You are standing in front of the Old Cavendish East Wing. It