Category: Historical buildings

The Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’.

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One of Oxford’s famous landmarks – the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’. This differs from the original ‘Bridge of Sighs’ is in Venice in that it was built to provide safe passage for students and staff of the college during rowdier times – now a favourite spot for the odd photograph.

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A sketch of Broad Street, Oxford

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A rough sketch of buildings on Broad Street in Oxford. From left to right are the Weston library, the former Indian Institute, the Clarendon building and the Sheldonian Theatre.

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Exeter College Chapel

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Exeter College Chapel sits pretty much in the center of Oxford, on the north side of the college quad.  This is a view painted or drawn many times over the years, so I hope you like this, my take on this view of this College landmark.

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Evesham Alley

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Another of my town views -this a view from Evesham, Worcestershire. This is a view of the alleyway leading from the Market Square through to All Saint’s  and St. Lawrence’s churches.

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Another view of the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford

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Another view of the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford. A bit of fun really – and trying to work a few things out. Apparently the Oxford Bridge of Sighs differs from its more famous cousin in Venice in that the original was for criminals perhaps making a final crossing, whereas the Oxford version […]

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