Free School Lane

Free School Lane, in the centre of Cambridge, is the location of the Whipple Museum of the History Of Science and the former home of the Cavendish Laboratory.

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Free School Lane - Cambridge - Whipple Museum of the History Of Science - Cavendish Laboratory

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The "Free School" was established in the 17th Century. Dr Stephen Perse left money in his will to educate 100 boys from Cambridge, Barnwell, Chesterton and Trumpington.

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Dr Stephen Perse - Cambridge - Barnwell - Chesterton - Trumpington

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The free school later became the Perse School. The original school hall now houses the Whipple Science Museum.

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