University of Cambridge legends

There are a number of popular legends associated with Cambridge University and its 800 year-old history, often recounted by punt guides to tourists while cruising the River Cam.

[1] A variation on this tale has the bridge being dismantled by the college's Fellows due to the onset of World War II.

On close examination, it can be seen that a number of the other spheres have had similar repairs carried out, but their cut segments have remained attached.

[citation needed] On two separate occasions, students have pulled the prank of dangling a car under the Bridge of Sighs at St John's.

The second incident (in 1968) involved a Reliant Regal (a three-wheeled car) being dangled under the bridge; it was cut down by the fire brigade in the morning.

[citation needed] The story of the Austin Seven delivery van that ended up on the apex of the Senate House is not fictitious.

The prank team comprised Peter Davey (organiser), Cyril Pritchett, David Fowler and 9 others.

[4] One story tells of a couple of students with a keen interest in climbing, who decided to scale the walls of King's College chapel after hours and place a roadcone (or similar object) atop one of the spires.