Bridge of Sighs

This bridge is in fact called Hertford Bridge. It links the New and Old Quadrangles of Hertford College. It is better known as the Bridge of Sighs because of its similarity with the better known Bridge of Sighs in Venice. We have also been to the other Bridges of Sighs in Venice and Cambridge.

Oxford

Venice

Cambridge

Balliol College

Founded by John de Balliol, this college has existed on its current site since 1263. As such, it claims to be the oldest college in Oxford and the English speaking world.

The Dining hall

Garden Quadrangle

The Chapel

Ashmolean Museum

The initial collection was donated to the University by Elias Ashmole. This museum has grown to be one of the best in Britain outside London. It was opened in 1683 and widely recognised as the first modern museum.

We knew we couldn't see the whole of the museum so we concentrated on the Egyptian and Western Art sections only

Martyrs' Memorial

This commemorates the three Protestants who were burned at the stake for heresy in 1555.

St Mary Magdalen

This church dates back to the 12th century and was dedicated to Mary Magdalen. Thanks to The Da Vinci Code, she is the most talked about person in the Christian history

Unfortunately, the church was closed

Wesley Memorial Church

 This is a Methodist Church founded in 1783.

St Michael at the North Gate

Built in the year 1000, it is the oldest building in Oxford.

The Saxon Tower

13th Century stained glass

Carfax Tower

As we came out of Christ Church, we headed north along Cornmarket Street to the Ashmolean Museum

Carfax Tower

This tower is all that remains of  the 13th century St Martin's Church.

Egypt

We just came back from Egypt today. I will start my posts on Egypt after I have finished my posts on England.