Michael A. Stecker
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The Backs
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This river area to the east of Queen's Road is where several colleges of the University of Cambridge back on to the River Cam, their grounds covering both banks of the river. The name "The Backs" refers to the backs of the colleges. The area from Magdalene Street bridge in the north to Silver Street bridge in the south, consists of the rear grounds of Magdalene, St. John's (Bridge of Sighs), Trinity, Clare, King's and Queen's Colleges.

see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Backs