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Mathematical Bridge. The bridge was designed in 1748 by William Etheridge (1709–76), and was built in 1749 by James Essex the Younger (1722–84). It has subsequently been repaired in 1866 and rebuilt to the same design in 1905.
The Mathematical Bridge is a wooden footbridge in the southwest of central Cambridge, England. It bridges the River Cam about one hundred feet northwest of Silver Street Bridge and connects two parts of Queens' College. Its official name is simply the Wooden Bridge or Queens' Bridge. It is a Grade II listed building.
Nov 30, 2021 · The famed Mathematical Bridge is a wooden footbridge structure on The Backs of Cambridge, which crosses the River Cam, and connects the old and new sections of the Queens’ College. The bridge was first constructed in 1749 and has a longstanding admiration of bridge aficionados because of its engineering qualities.
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Mar 2, 2021 · The Mathematical Bridge - also known simply as the Wooden Bridge - leans across the River Cam, connecting two parts of Queens' College at Cambridge University. Spanning the 50-foot river,...
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Jan 3, 2020 · The Mathematical Bridge is a wooden footbridge across the River Cam, connecting the old and new parts of Queens' College in Cambridge. The bridge is much admired because of its intriguing design—it is constructed entirely out of straight timbers, but has an arched shape.
Aug 20, 2019 · Discover Mathematical Bridge in Cambridge, England: Local legend says Isaac Newton built this footbridge without any screws, bolts, or nails.
