Bridges in Cambridge
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Bridges in Cambridge
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- Evans PChambersburg, PA121 contributionsWe learned about the stories behind this bridge during our punting experience along the River Cam. Most interesting and frightening!Written 11 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- stevebintleyBedford, UK8,807 contributionsWhile it might appear like any other wooden bridge it’s worth reading up about the history and science behind it - it’ll make its landmark status make much more sense! There’s not a huge number of different spots to admire it from but it’s a must see on a first visit to the city.Written 4 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- futtock21London, UK17,223 contributionsThere has been a bridge here since at least the 8th century during the reign of the Mercian King Offa (756-793) built to connect the two parts of the town one in the perimeter of the old Roman fort to the north of the river and the ‘meander’ settlement around the Market Hill area. There is a reference to Grantabrycge in the Anglo-Saxon chronicle of 875. The present bridge built from cast iron and ashlar designed by architect Arthur Browne and engineer Benjamin Brown dates from 1923 and was cast in Derby. In November 1926 it was the venue for a silly prank involving a student in suit and sub-fusc jumping into the river using an umbrella as a parachute.Written 14 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,618 contributionsThis bridge is over a lock on the navigable portion of the River Cam. A small footbridge with iron railings. I couldn’t really find anything about any special architectural, historical or cultural significance. I suppose it’s good if you get the timing right and catch the lock being used, but the views over the bridge are quite picturesque.Written 26 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,618 contributionsThe oldest bridge surviving on the River Cam. This is a three span stone bridge built in the Renaissance style with balustrade surmounted by spherical finials The bridge is also notable as the only one to survive the English Civil War when Cromwell’s troops took the stone from other bridges to fortify Cambridge Castle.Written 26 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,618 contributionsAnother one of the many bridges over the River Cam in Cambridge. A bridge has existed here since the 15th century, although the current stone structure was designed by William Wilkins in 1818 and it was constructed in 1819. A single arch bridge or no particular significance.Written 27 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GregCambridge, UK5,215 contributionsThis is one of Cambridge’s famous stone bridges and it is often swarming with punters and tourists during the summer months. At least two punting companies operates near this Grade I listed bridge. This is very Cambridge, this area.Written 21 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,618 contributionsSitting between Clare Bridge and Trinity Bridge, this bridge is named for the nearby Garret Hostel and designed by Timothy Guy Morgan in 1960, an undergraduate at the School of Architecture. Structurally, it looks like a cantilever bridge, but it’s actually a two hinged arch. Not a bridge to go out of the way to see, but it’s a stop if punting on the Cam.Written 26 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,618 contributionsThe Kitchen Bridge is the second oldest bridge over the River Cam. It is said when the New Court was completed, there was no kitchen, so food had to be from transported across the bridge. As the bridge was said to have been designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it seems doubtful to me that such an illustrious architect would’ve left out a detail like this. Even a mundane detail like a kitchen.Written 26 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
