Bridge of Sighs, Oxford
| Hertford Bridge ("Bridge of Sighs") | |
| Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|
_geograph-3610290-by-David-Hallam-Jones.jpg) Hertford Bridge from Catte Street | |
| Location | |
| Type: | Covered bridge |
| Crossing: | New College Lane |
| Location | |
| Structure | |
| Type: | Covered bridge |
| History | |
| Built 1914 | |
| Architect: | Thomas Graham Jackson |
| Information | |
| Owned by: | Hertford College |
Hertford Bridge, more usually known as the Bridge of Sighs, is a pretty bridge joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford. Its distinctive design makes it a city landmark. It is a Grade II listed structure.[1]
The bridge is known as the 'Bridge of Sighs' because of its similarity to the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice. The brifdge attracted that name even before it was built.[2]
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Building
The bridge links together the Old and New Quadrangles of Hertford College (to the south and the north respectively), and much of its current architecture was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson. It was completed in 1914, despite its construction's being opposed by neighbouring New College.[2]
The building on the southern side of the bridge houses the college's administrative offices, whereas the northern building is mostly student accommodation. The bridge is always open to members of the college, who can often be seen crossing it.
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See also
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References
- ↑ National Heritage List 1046725: Hertford College, Bridge over New College Lane (Grade II listing)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes from Oxford. London. 1 March 1913. 254. https://books.google.com/books?id=bgBJAQAAMAAJ. Retrieved 28 March 2019. "Hertford College is to have its Bridge of Sighs at last... if only New College would withdraw its opposition to the scheme."
- Photograph from Daily Information
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