The Bridge Of Sighs (Hertford Bridge) Oxford by carolmw

The Bridge Of Sighs (Hertford Bridge) Oxford

The bridge is often referred to as the Bridge of Sighs because of its supposed similarity to the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice. However, Hertford Bridge was never intended to be a replica of the Venetian bridge, and indeed it bears a closer resemblance to the Rialto Bridge in the same city.
The bridge links together the Old and New Quadrangles of Hertford College (to the south and the north respectively), and much of its current architecture was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson. It was completed in 1914, despite its construction being opposed by New College.

The building on the southern side of the bridge houses the College's administrative offices, whereas the northern building is mostly student accommodation. The bridge is always open to members of the College, who can often be seen crossing it.
Many thanks for all your views,comments and favs,always much appreciated.
Fabulous processing. I still haven't been to Oxford but your photographs are prompting a visit!
February 21st, 2016  
Lovely
February 21st, 2016  
Lovely scene...great processing
February 21st, 2016  
How beautiful!
February 21st, 2016  
Lovely sight, carol. Bright and well scrubbed in your processing.
February 21st, 2016  
Wonderful image fav!
February 21st, 2016  
Gorgeous bridge!
February 21st, 2016  
Fabulous image, composition, colors, architectural details
February 21st, 2016  
Lovely shot and processing....looks like a painting. I used to live near to Oxford (in Aylesbury, Bucks) and often went to the city....love all the wonderful old buildings.
February 21st, 2016  
What a lovely capture, so much detail and love your processing, fav
February 21st, 2016  
If there was a boat underneath it could be Venice. Lovely capture and processing. FAV
February 21st, 2016  
Great, where's lewis & hathaway
February 21st, 2016  
Wonderful shot. Fav
February 21st, 2016  
wonderful image
February 21st, 2016  
That is so beautiful.
February 21st, 2016  
Great capture and processing.
February 21st, 2016  
Lovely shot, beautifully processed. Reminds me of a painting on fine porcelain. fav
February 21st, 2016  
Gorgeous architectural image! Beautifully processed. Fav
February 21st, 2016  
Such a great looking bridge, lovely shot and history of of it.
February 21st, 2016  
Ann
BEAUTIFUL SHOT ,,FAV.
February 21st, 2016  
It does resemble the one in Venice. Lovely shot!
February 21st, 2016  
Bep
Lovely capture! Like the way you edited this picture.Fav.
February 21st, 2016  
A very beautiful photograph , a fav
February 21st, 2016  
Love this Carol...wonderful scene, architecture, candids, and processing. A big FAV. would make a lovely print/painting!
February 21st, 2016  
Fabulous shot and nice processing. I am enjoying revisiting Oxford through your photos, bringing back memories for me. fav.
February 21st, 2016  
Nice shot and processing
February 21st, 2016  
Beautiful bridge and blue sky!
February 21st, 2016  
What a super shot of this iconic bridge.
February 21st, 2016  
Wonderful shot A FAV
February 21st, 2016  
Wonderful capture and processing.
February 22nd, 2016  
Nice shot! It does remind me of the bridge in Venice--which isn't as
photogenic as this one.
February 22nd, 2016  
Absolutely fabulous capture, a real favourite
February 22nd, 2016  
Such an elegant bridge and fascinating story!
February 22nd, 2016  
Quintessential Oxford!
February 22nd, 2016  
Great processing!
February 24th, 2016  
Stunning use of framing and great processing. FAV
February 25th, 2016  
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