The Old Buildings Quad
by Ian Fraser
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Catte Street No.2
by Ian Fraser
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The Jackson Staircase
by Ian Fraser
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View from Catte Street
by Ian Fraser
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Bridge of Sighs
by Tom Milner-Gulland
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Bridge of Sighs
by Peter Farley
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Bridge of Sighs
by Rod Craig
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Bridge of Sighs
by Sarah Moncrieff
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Hertford College and the Bridge of Sighs
by Ray Rawlings
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| Hertford Bridge, popularly known as the Bridge of Sighs joins the two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane. Its distinctive design makes it a city landmark. The bridge is referred to as the Bridge of Sighs because of its similarity to the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice. However, Hertford Bridge was not meant to be a replica of the Venetian bridge and it is actually more similar to the Rialto Bridge. The bridge, which was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson and completed in 1914, links together the Old and New Quadrangles of Hertford College. The building on the southern side of the bridge houses the College's administrative offices and the northern building is mainly student accommodation. The bridge is always open to members of the College. |
