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The Bridge of Sighs

The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge, England is a stone covered bridge at St John's College, Cambridge. 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.

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.

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King's Parade and The Cambridge Chop House

From Cambridge To IWM Duxford

Cambridge

Cambridge is a historic and dynamic city located in Cambridgeshire, England, along the scenic banks of the River Cam. Its origins can be traced back to early settlements in the Bronze Age, and its strategic location eventually attracted both Roman and later Danish influences. Initially known as "Granta Brygg" after the river then known as the Granta, the town evolved into the Cambridge we recognize today as its name organically shifted with its growing importance as a trading and administrative center .

In the medieval era, Cambridge flourished as a market town and later became widely celebrated for its academic prowess with the founding of the University of Cambridge in 1209. This illustrious institution not only spearheaded scholarly and scientific endeavors but also played a defining role in shaping the cultural and architectural landscape of the city—with notable sites such as King’s College Chapel and the Cambridge University Library testifying to its historic legacy .

Today, Cambridge seamlessly blends its rich historical heritage with modern innovation. Official city status was conferred in 1951, and since then, the city has grown into a vibrant center noted as much for its cutting-edge research and technology industry as for its centuries-old traditions. Visitors and residents alike appreciate how Cambridge preserves its storied past while continuously evolving to meet the demands of the future .

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Wikipedia: Cambridge

Local Histories: A History Of Cambridge

Historic UK: Cambridge

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