Hertford College

Catte Street

About

Hertford College is one of the most photographed colleges in Oxford. The buildings themselves aren't particularly grand, but linking two of them is the pretty Bridge of Sighs which features on many an Oxford postcard. The bridge dates from 1913, and most of the college isn't much older than this. In its early days, Hertford had to fight for its existence against the expansionist plans of its neighbour Magdalen Hall. It was only when Magdalen was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1820 that Hertford's future was assured. Since then it has developed a reputation as one of the friendliest colleges in the university.

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