THE MATHEMATICAL BRIDGE
THE MATHEMATICAL BRIDGE, CAMBRIDGE
founded in 1326
The bridge was built in 1749 by James Essex the Younger (1722-1784) to the design of William Etheridge (1709-1776).
It has subsequently been rebuilt to the same design in 1866 and 1905.
For those who have fallen prey to the baseless stories told by unscrupulous guides to gullible tourists, it is necessary to point out that Isaac Newton died in 1727, and therefore cannot possibly have had anything to do with this bridge. The joints of the present bridge are fastened by nuts and bolts. Earlier versions of the bridge used iron pins or screws at the joints, driven in from the outer elevation.
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rafa71715 February 2023
Great team, excellent customer service! Joe was our guide and he was amazing. Full of knowledge, patience and great sense of humour. Thank you for having us.
AfsanaN715 February 2023
Absolutely lovely experience. Easy to find. Our tour guide, Josh, had so much knowledge about the area.
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