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The Night Climbers of Cambridge: History, Ethics, and the Architecture of the Night

"The Night Climbers of Cambridge refers to a long-standing subculture of students and alumni who scale the walls, roofs, and spires of University of Cambridge buildings under the cover of darkness. This tradition combines technical "buildering" (climbing on man-made structures) with a unique brand of clandestine collegiate mischief and architectural appreciation. The practice of climbing the colleges of Cambridge is more than a simple act of youthful rebellion; it is a storied tradition with its own literature, ethical code, and technical methodology. From the publication of the seminal guidebook in 1937 to the high-tech security environments..."

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