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Bridge of Sighs
Bridge of Sighs is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge of Sighs is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1827. Coordinates: 52.2084°, 0.1158°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge, England is a stone covered bridge at St John's College, Cambridge, England. It was built in 1831 and crosses the River Cam between the college's Third Court and New Court. The architect was Henry Hutchinson. It is named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, although they have little architecturally in common beyond the fact that they are both covered bridges with arched bases. The bridge, a Grade I listed building, is a Cambridge attraction and Queen Victoria is said to have loved it more than any other spot in the city.
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Background
History
In the early 19th century, St. John's College added accommodation on the west side of the River Cam, an area known as the Backs, with the construction of New Court. The new buildings and the bridge linking them with the original college buildings were designed in 1827 by Henry Hutchinson in the fashionable Gothic Revival style. Construction was completed in 1831, shortly before his death. The second incident (in 1968) a Bond or Reliant Regal three-wheeler car was dangled under the bridge. In neither case was the bridge damaged. at the bridge, 1940s]] The bridge was a favourite spot of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who had photos taken there in 1947 when he was a student,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2084, 0.1158
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB2 1UW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Established
- 1827
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.mrandmrsclarks.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w576816647 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bridge of Sighs, St John's College, Cambridge, UK - Diliff.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge of Sighs?
- Bridge of Sighs is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB2 1UW), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- When was Bridge of Sighs built?
- Built or established in 1827.
- Is Bridge of Sighs free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge of Sighs is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge of Sighs?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB2 1UW.