ARTFUL ARCHITECTURE
BUILT 1831
BRIDGE OF SIGHS St John’s College, St John’s Street, Cambridge CB2 1TP Architect: Henry Hutchinson Style: Gothic Revival
Located at St John’s College, this iconic, Grade I listed, covered bridge spans the River Cam, connecting the college’s Third and New Courts. Built nearly 200 years ago, it’s the only covered bridge to cross the River Cam and the only college bridge built in the Victorian Gothic style. Students have pulled the prank of dangling a car under it on two separate occasions. Visiting: 2 to 19 Jan 2025, adults £15. See joh.cam.ac.uk/visiting
BUILT 1490-1615
TRINITY COLLEGE’S GREAT COURT The Great Court at Trinity College is Grade I listed and one of the largest enclosed courts in Europe, with an ornate covered fountain in its centre. The annual Great Court Run is a long- standing tradition where students attempt to circle the court within the time it takes the clock to strike 12 (43 seconds). Visiting: Guided tours on selected dates, £5. See trin.cam.ac.uk Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TQ Design: Thomas Nevile Style: Classical Revival
BUILT 1749; REBUILT 1866 AND 1905
Queens’ College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9ET Architect: William Etheridge; built by James Essex Situated at Queens’ College, this Grade II listed wooden footbridge is famed for its engineering marvel, exhibiting tangential and radial trussing. It’s made from teak wood and uses nuts and bolts in its construction. The bridge is an iconic example of how straight lines can create a curve through precise alignment and tension. Visiting: 4 Jan to 16 Apr 2025, enter at the Visitors’ Gate on Queens’ Lane, adults £5. See queens.cam.ac.uk/ visiting-the-college/tourist-information Mathematical Bridge
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