An historic Cambridge pub

History reveals that 'The Fountain Inn' was once known as one of "a curious group of buildings" on Regent Street, which depicted different aspects of Victorian life. Other premises in the group were a workhouse, a police station and a church. 'The Fountain Inn' is shown on a number of Victorian contemporary drawings as representing pleasure.

Next to 'The Fountain Inn' lay the 'Spinning House' workhouse for women (now Mandela House), which was seen as depicting morality. The council building adjacent to Mandela House was previously the city police station thus representing law and order. Finally lies the Baptist church, which illustrates religion.

Today only The Fountain Inn and the Baptist church fulfil their original purposes, with the Fountain Inn a landmark Cambridge pub!

Why not stop by for a pint in a truly historic Cambridge pub.