Saturday 27 October Throughout the City 11am – 4.30pm
091. Dreams of freedom: the abolition of the slave trade Old Library, St John's College, St John’s Street William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson, partners in the campaign to abolish the transatlantic slave trade, both studied at St John’s College. This exhibition showcases their struggle to end the nightmare of slavery. Map: 48, Exhibition, Drop in, Ages 12+ 1.15pm – 2pm, 3.15pm – 4pm
092. Visions and dreams in painting Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street How have dreams and visions been represented in painting? Let yourself be transported through time in this illustrated talk by Dr Nina Lübbren, Art Historian and Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University. Map: 30, Talk, Adults, Admission is by token, available from the Courtyard Entrance from 12.45pm on the day Presented by Anglia Ruskin University W 2pm – 3.30pm
093. Bloomsbury walk The Guildhall, Market Square Tourist Guide Elizabeth Hodder will retrace the early steps of the Bloomsbury Group. The walk will uncover the crucial role played by the University of Cambridge in establishing the peculiar character of the Group. Map: 47, Tour, Adults, Pre book* 4pm – 5pm
094. The magic of movement Science Lecture Theatre, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Hills Road Ideas and inquiry, inspired by intellectual curiosity and intuition; perhaps science and ballet aren't worlds apart after all. Mark Baldwin, Choreographer and Artistic Director of Rambert Dance Company, and Professor Nicky Clayton FRS, University of Cambridge and Scientist-in-Residence at Rambert Dance Company, reveal the surprising commonalities between cognition and choreography. Map: 49, Talk, Ages 12+, Pre book* 6pm – 7pm
095. Dream cabinet Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Free School Lane Writer-in-Residence Kelley Swain will chair a discussion between poet Lesley Saunders and artist Cassie Herschel-Shorland about their artistic interpretation of the historic calculating instruments in the collection. Map: 20, Talk, Ages 14+, Pre book email: hps-whipple-museum@lists.cam.ac.uk Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October 11am – 5pm
096. Dream machines printing workshop Cambridge Museum of Technology, Riverside The museum’s machines will be working at full steam to inspire your own designs of dream machines or industrial nightmares. The print room team will help you to print your images. Map: 50, Workshop, Drop in, Ages 8+, £5.50, £3 Children, £3.50 Concessions, includes Museum entry Saturday 27 October and Friday 2 November 10.30am – 12.30pm
097. Town and gown walk Meet at the entrance to The Guildhall, Market Square Discover the hidden history of Cambridge including the town and gown riots with Allan Brigham, Blue Badge Guide. Map: 47, Tour, Ages 8+, Pre book*
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*Pre book: www.cam.ac.uk/festivalofideas
Town and gown walk
*Pre book: 01223 766766