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Mathematical Bridge in Cambridge

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This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering.

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Fish Chips
10.16.2022
5

One of my favourite sights in Cambridge. Such a technical and modern look for such an old bridge. Amazing!

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Dan Boswell
09.26.2022
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A wonderful feat of engineering.

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salwa khattab
08.21.2022
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Three things:1. To appreciate this bridge you need to know that it has taken some complex mathematical adjustments to make this arched/curved bridge from non-curved/straight wood pieces!2. To "see" this bridge you can walk on the Silver Street, have a look and click some pics for free, but to actually walk on this one, you will have to pay the entry fees for visiting the Queenss college which is £5 per adult and the entrance is right there on Silver Street.3. It is a small bridge built across the river Cam, but has historical and mathematical significance, so do not expect too much but it is one of those things which you do not want to not do when roaming in the streets of Cambridge!Hope you have fun!

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Louis Cave
07.25.2022
5

Excellent bridge and location! If youre ever nearby then Id recommend a visit, or even a punt down the Cam.

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José Constantino
07.07.2022
5

A ‘must visit’ point in Cambridge! Fantastic spot…

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Scott Jack
06.17.2022
5

I sneaked in as a non student, no one noticed (probably because I look like a student). Bridge looks nice and beautiful campus, didnt go inside as I didnt want to disturb any classes

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Arjun.C. Vijay
06.12.2022
4

Mathematical Bridge.....One of the historical landmarks of Cambridge.....Every engineers must add this to their list of must watch Civil Structures in this world

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Sk Rameez Iqbal
06.09.2022
5

Must visit in Cambridge. Not a single nails were used. Made based in rigorous mathematical calculation

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Dexter Sherman
06.08.2022
5

Let’s be real here for a second, it is a small bridge. But let’s also be honest for a second, you’re not going to not see the mathematical bridge if you’re in Cambridge.

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Joyce Tang
06.05.2022
4

Although Queens College is currently closed to visitors, youre still able to get a good look at the Mathematical bridge where the college borders the public road or punting on the River Cam. So this bridge has been reconstructed from the original, which was first designed in 1748 by William Etheridge and is fully functional example of a voussoir arch bridge.

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Trâm Bảo
04.22.2022
5

Should visit

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Henrique Mantovani Baldasso
04.07.2022
5

Unfortunately the college was closed and we were unable to cross the bridge. It’s a nice place to walk by, close to other attractions and you could also go on a boat ride.

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E S Murali
03.04.2022
4

Went on a rainy day so it was the most pleasant however a cool bridge to look at. I was lucky enough to walk through the bridge.

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win task
01.28.2022
4

Beautiful bridge. Worth to ave a look If u walking around this area. Full of history dating back to 1749. The beauty of this bridge is that it is curved or arched and yet it has been made entirely with straight planks of wood. I love the area around coz it’s situated on River Cam.

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Vigneswaran Vanushan
01.22.2022
5

Nothing fancy unless you know the history.

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Saad Ehsan
01.07.2022
5

Nothing special, just old bridge

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Alex London
12.22.2021
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Not as exciting as it sounds, also you can’t get any closer than the next bridge

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George T
10.19.2021
4

I couldnt reach the bridge as the entry wasnt allowed for visitors

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Rich Bradish
09.05.2021
5

This used to be a lot better before the under graduate engineering students took it apart in order to understand how it was held together with forces. They couldn’t and ruined Sir Isaac Newton’s bridge - it’s now held together with forces and ironwork.

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Luis B
08.21.2021
5

Beautiful bridge a must visit if in Cambridge. Full of history dating back to 1749. The beauty of this bridge is that it is curved or arched and yet it has been made entirely with straight planks of wood.

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Trevor Stafford
08.16.2021
4

Its still there. Its a bridge, and it has history. One of the best used photo venues in Cambridge. Allow 10 minutes.

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Zarry Bizeva
07.04.2021
5

Quite small but also cute. Lots of angles on it : You can take a boat and pass under it.

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Claire Thomas
06.28.2021
5

The whole trip along the river was informative and a pleasure

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Robert Hillion
05.27.2021
5

Wonderful place. Full of history.always a pleasure to walk around. You will be amongst students and visitors and see some people struggling on the punts but all smiling. Some of the colleges date back to the 1400s. The buildings and side streets have a mixture of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. You can wander around at your leisure. But beware of the multitude of bikes. My personal favourite is the Cambridge Gin Laboratory lots of flavours and various strengths

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dimitrios st
05.27.2021
5

The Mathematical bridge is one of the landmarks of Cambridge. It worth going there when you visit the city. There are a few nice pubs nearby when you can sit and get a really nice view of the river while enjoying your drink, coffee or food.

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Asa Madeto
04.28.2021
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One of the best iconic photo you can take in cambridge

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Akhil Jacob
03.16.2021
5

Nice experience. It is really good experience to spend time

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les
03.14.2021
5

The story goes that this bridge was self supporting between its piers. Apparently after some renovation during its life it was dismantled and could not be erected again.... without the need for bolts.Also, during the college Balls week a car was suspended underneath it under the cover of darkness. A brilliant piece of engineering as the only way to get a car there was by water. It took far longer for an army of engineers to get it out.

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Carlotta Alberti
01.28.2021
5

It is a really lovely place. You cant go on it if you arent a Quinns college student but you can see it from another bridge. I go there every day just to see it. I love it

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Sergio Alejandro González
01.18.2021
4

To tell you the truth... dont expect too much. If you dont get to Queens College then there is no way to put a step on the bridge. The interesting thing about the bridge is that although it may look made with curved timbers, only straight ones were actually used in the construction. Which, by the way, it is the second replica of the 1749 original.

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James King
10.17.2020
3

Pretty bridge, wasnt very busy.Would be five stars but the area is full of people touting you. As soon as you stop they start trying to sell you a £150 boat tour. I would of preferred to be left in peace to enjoy the views.

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Antonia M
08.02.2020
5

Historical landmark. Beautiful area with a stunning view over the river Cam behind the colleges. It’s also a nice place to grab a drink and chill on the riverside.

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Jian
07.05.2020
4

Visiting here is more driven by the different stories of the bridge, it was said that it was constructed by Sir Isaac Newton, but actually designed by William Etheridge, and built by James Essex in 1749. but here you see two times rebuilt on two occasions, in 1866 and in 1905. In front of the college, in which Sir Hawking has worked, to feel the brain strength of a giant physician

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Murat Çağatay Nesimioğlu
03.11.2020
5

A lovely bridge with a unique design.

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#ShrichaKS Rediscover And Explore
01.25.2020
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It is an amazing arc shaped bridge made up of straight wodden logs.

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Pearl Xia
12.29.2019
4

Remarkable place, a lot of stories, most of legends are not true, which is the funny part.

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Sanjay Pappachan
10.05.2019
4

Interesting bridge not accessible to public unfortunately. The concept of this bridge makes it a good study and the closest we came to it was while punting as we went under it.

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Lorna
08.29.2019
4

Interesting bridge spanning the River Cam, which appears to be closed to members of the public. So we can only guess what it would be like to walk across. Nonetheless it is definitely unique in its style.

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Rajiv M
07.31.2019
4

The Prosaic Wooden Bridge, more popularly known as the Mathematical Bridge, is one of the most beautiful sights in Cambridge!Punting* across the River Cam in Cambridge you will come across many such beautifully built bridges, each with its own history and some really interesting legends.You can walk over the bridge by paying a small fee for entry into the Queens college - the only access to the bridge.Highly recommend you to visit here!*A punt is a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, designed for use in small rivers or other shallow water. Punting refers to boating in a punt.

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Stephen Caulfield
07.02.2019
4

Shame it was closed to the public that evening because of mass, so we could not get close enough to the bridge to stand on it or cross over the river. When visiting Cambridge we only manage to get free from work after 6pm on a Saturday in June 2019.

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Hengyang Wang
03.08.2019
4

It’s famous but passing by is enough for u

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Robert Cooke
02.23.2019
4

You can see this from land or go under punting. Its a busy designed bridge that has a lot of stories attached to it. Dont go out of your way to see it but ít is in central Cambridge so almost certainly will.

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Allain Jing World Travel
12.10.2018
5

It’s a very cool bridge, small but its very lovely.

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Jo
10.23.2018
4

Looks relaxing and beautiful! But its not attractive enough for us to pay for the boating....

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Arjun Khara
07.24.2018
5

A beautifully constructed wooden footbridge structure at the University of Cambridge - Queen’s College. The beauty of this bridge is in the angular lattice construction across which the bridge’s weight is distributed. There are model bridges that you can build, in order to understand how complex and exciting the structure is. Stand on the bridge for a while and watch the punters row past beneath.

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Ray Restel
05.24.2018
5

Nice to see this bridge on a sunny day. The story is that Isaac Newton constructed this bridge without any nuts or bolts. And when students dismantled It, they had to use nuts and bolts to reassemble it.

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Travel Addict - Foodie Lover
04.19.2018
4

I always like wooden bridge. Including this beautiful little footbridge. Famously as Mathematical Bridge, but its official name is simply the Wooden Bridge. It is a Grade II listed building.James Essex the Younger, an English builder and architect, built the Mathematical Bridge in 1749 to the design of William Etheridge.

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Daniel Farrell
02.04.2018
5

Interesting little design, nice view from adjacent bridge. Worth a little detour from the main area. Gay flag on the straight bridge was a nice, funny twist. Some benches on the adjacent bridge for a nice little sit break.

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Helen Chang
01.14.2018
4

Interesting story behind this bridge, and beatifully made above the river.

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Ann Marie Salem
12.09.2017
4

The mathematical bridge is interesting as it is like a popsicle bridge in real life. Some of the reviews say that the bridge was originally without nuts and bolts but thats not true. The reason it is called a mathematical bridge is not because it had no nuts and bolts but because it was built from straight timber planks fixed with precise engineering calculations. This calculation is the basic course in first year engineering program.

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