Meet Deborah
I am an art and architectural historian, originally from London. I have now lived and worked for 35 years in the University city of Cambridge and the town of Newmarket, researching and delivering a great variety of courses to locals and visitors alike. Art is my passion that continues to feed my own learning, which I love to share with like-minded people. I aim to entertain and educate but above all communicate my own sense of wonder and joy in the world around us. The redemptive power of creativity has never been more vital and desirable in our lives than it is today!
The built environment is most eloquent expression of our past, which is why I love taking visitors out on tours and together we can step back in time by walking through the heart of Cambridge. There is nothing more fulfilling than sharing such time with those who equally care about the past that lies all round us and peeling back the layers to reveal its little secrets!
Cambridge is a highly stimulating, vibrant city, historically a shrine to intellect with its colleges but also its scientific and business innovation that has a world-wide reputation. It offers an ever-changing cultural landscape with many museums and landmark exhibitions and shows which make it a privilege to be a part of. Its location by the river Cam with its boating and the many green open spaces are much used and loved, offering relaxation in a more rural environment that provides a balance to the faster, exciting urban centre.
I am most definitely a people person who motivates and engages, enjoying sharing my knowledge and experience with others. I have organised many short and extended trips around England and abroad for adult students to visit sights of artistic and historical interest over the last 20 years. I work as a lecturer in museums as well as a tour guide to historic buildings, I can customise tours suited to your specific interests if desired, aiming to make them highly memorable.
About Town and Gown Cambridge Walking Tours
As guides, we are local historians, academics and alumni, all with an extensive knowledge of Cambridge, passionate and well versed in delivering tours to visitors from home and from all over the world.
Our aim is to share with you the unique delights of this historic city, providing an informative and memorable experience.
We offer set and bespoke tours if desired, for individuals, families and friends as well as corporate groups. These tours are private, catering solely to the booking party.