Cambridge Edition January 2025 - Newsletter

ARTFUL ARCHITECTURE

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BRIDGE OF SIGHS St John’s College, St John’s Street, Cambridge CB TP 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  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:  to €‚ Jan ƒ, adults £€ƒ. See joh.cam.ac.uk/visiting

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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  ( seconds). Visiting: Guided tours on selected dates, £ . See trin.cam.ac.uk Trinity Street, Cambridge CB TQ Design: Thomas Nevile Style: Classical Revival

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Queens’ College, Silver Street, Cambridge CB ET 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: ‡ Jan to €ˆ Apr ƒ, enter at the Visitors’ Gate on Queens’ Lane, adults £ƒ. See queens.cam.ac.uk/ visiting-the-college/tourist-information Mathematical Bridge

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