Syd Barrett's last home in Cambridge.

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Syd Barrett's last home in Cambridge.

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Has anyone here ever visited the house where Syd lived his last years?

I quite fancy visiting Cambridge for a few reasons and thought about having a wee look at where Syd lived whilst I am there. I know Grandchester Meadows is in and around Cambridge too but little point going there as what is to see?
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I guess only family and closest friends know. And that music journalist who once talked to Syd about his latter taste in music. If Syd really was that "closed" to the rest of the world, I doubt you stand a chance of going inside. But hey, maybe, maybe you will get to see it from the outside, if it still stands and has not changed much. If I were you I'd check out the local pubs (to chat about Syd and have a drink). Good luck, just don't do anything "funny" ;)
I would go to the meadow as well while listening to the track, just to get the vibe ;) .
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Re: Syd Barrett's last home in Cambridge.

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Early years -

60 Glisson Road in Cambridge

then -

183 Hills Road in Cambridge

and, of course, later years -

6 St Margaret's Square in Cambridge ... this place was listed for sale a few years ago and I thought about contacting the Estate Agent and having a look around but thought it wasn't right and proper

Here's a route suggestion -

http://atagong.com/astral/thepiperspathpart1.htm

:)
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Yeah, I vaguely remember the house was on sale, but I wasn't sure. Good one, twcc.
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Great post and thanks very much for something so informative. :D
twcc wrote:Early years -

60 Glisson Road in Cambridge

then -

183 Hills Road in Cambridge

and, of course, later years -

6 St Margaret's Square in Cambridge ... this place was listed for sale a few years ago and I thought about contacting the Estate Agent and having a look around but thought it wasn't right and proper

Here's a route suggestion -

http://atagong.com/astral/thepiperspathpart1.htm

:)