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Radcliffe Camera
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Bridge · United Kingdom · England
Bridge of Sighs, Oxford
A covered bridge linking two parts of Hertford College.
Free to enter about 15 min
For storytellers
Why Bridge of Sighs, Oxford matters
This covered bridge links two parts of Hertford College across a narrow lane, and takes its name from its Venetian cousin. It is best seen from the lane below, where you can look up at the arch. A popular old pub, the Turf Tavern, is hidden down a lane nearby.
Talking points
- It joins two halves of Hertford College.
- It is best seen from the lane below.
- The pub The Turf Tavern is nearby.
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