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05-Sep-2019 Colin Storey

Mathematical Bridge

Cambridge

The Mathematical Bridge is the popular name of a wooden footbridge in Cambridge. It bridges the River Cam and connects two parts of Queens' College. Its official name is simply the Wooden Bridge.

The bridge was designed by William Etheridge, and built by James Essex in 1749. It has been rebuilt on two occasions, in 1866 and in 1905, but has kept the same overall design. Although it appears to be an arch, it is composed entirely of straight timbers built to an unusually sophisticated engineering design, hence the name.

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slhoornstra04-Sep-2021 04:53
A beautiful scene. Such fascinating history! V
barbarajoy26-Sep-2019 21:51
This is always a marvellous thing to see and your image is delightful, with the punting below. V
Zoltán Balogh17-Sep-2019 08:53
Wonderfully composed image! V
janescottcumming15-Sep-2019 19:55
Fascinating information in accompany this wonderful image. V
Apostolos Tikopoulos15-Sep-2019 16:17
Excellent image and usefull informations. V.
Blandine Mangin15-Sep-2019 15:02
very nice ! v
Jeff Real15-Sep-2019 12:35
This is lovely, my friend!
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Graeme15-Sep-2019 10:22
It has stood the test of time very well over the years. A great shot of it and the passing boat beneath it, Colin.V
Bryan Murahashi15-Sep-2019 04:47
A beautiful wooden bridge.
Helen Betts15-Sep-2019 00:48
Great capture of this very interesting bridge!
laine15-Sep-2019 00:30
These are the things I love about the UK...I love this photo and have learnt something new from it. V
Walter Otto Koenig14-Sep-2019 23:25
Great view of the bridge. So nice with the boat passing underneath. Thanks for adding the information about it. "V"
bill friedlander14-Sep-2019 21:43
Nice shot of this interesting bridge. Thanks for the notes. V
Jim Coffman14-Sep-2019 21:15
Nice capture of this cool looking bridge!
joseantonio14-Sep-2019 19:41
nice capture and interesting information.
Regine L.14-Sep-2019 19:30
Thank you for the details
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Hank Vander Velde14-Sep-2019 19:17
Great shot of this interesting wooden bridge Colin.
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