SP5106 : Bridge of Sighs
taken 11 years ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
The second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096.
Most undergraduate teaching at Oxford is organised around weekly tutorials at self-governing colleges and halls, supported by classes, lectures and laboratory work organised by University faculties and departments, the university is spread around the city.
More details at Wikipedia Link
University website: Link
Hertford College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. It is located on Catte Street in the centre of Oxford, directly opposite the main gate to the Bodleian Library. The College is known for its iconic bridge, the Bridge of Sighs.
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Hertford Bridge, popularly known as the Bridge of Sighs, is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane. Its distinctive design makes it a city landmark. Grade II listed. Link
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- Grid Square
- SP5106, 4329 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- DS Pugh (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 25 March, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 30 March, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 5159 0645 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.2624N 1:15.2409W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 51575 06466
- View Direction
- East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
