The western end of New College Lane, including the Bridge of Sighs.

View of the Bridge of Sighs along New College Lane from the opposite side.

New College Lane is a historic street in central Oxford, England, named after New College, one of the older Oxford colleges, adjacent to the north. Bridge of Sighs, Hertford College, Oxford 2004-01-24; Copyright Kaihsu Tai File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Bridge of Sighs, Hertford College, Oxford 2004-01-24; Copyright Kaihsu Tai File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Bridge of Sighs at Oxford Hertford Bridge in Oxford, England is often referred to as the Bridge of Sighs because of its similarity to the famous bridge in Venice. ... Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... College name New College of St Mary Collegium Novum Oxoniensis/Collegium Sanctae Mariae Wintoniae Named after Mary, mother of Jesus Established 1379 Sister College Kings College Warden Prof. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ...

At the north-western end of New College Lane is a junction onto Catte Street, with the Sheldonian Theatre opposite. The main feature is the Bridge of Sighs, a covered bridge that connects two parts of Hertford College, completed in 1914. This attracts many tourists for the view. The Bridge of Sighs from Catte Street. ... Sheldonian Theatre. ... The Bridge of Sighs at Oxford Hertford Bridge in Oxford, England is often referred to as the Bridge of Sighs because of its similarity to the famous bridge in Venice. ... A covered bridge is a bridge, often single-lane, with enclosed sides and a roof. ... College name Hertford College Named after Elias de Hertford Established 1282 Sister College None Principal Dr John Landers JCR President Stephanie Johnston Undergraduates 376 Graduates 224 Homepage Boatclub Hertford College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ...

Just beyond to the east on the north side of the lane is a terraced house that was occupied by Edmund Halley, after whom Halley's Comet is named. There is a plaque recording the fact. Also to the north is a small alley leading past some of the historic city wall to the Turf Tavern, a hidden but favorite public house for students and tourists. Edmond Halley. ... Comet Halley, officially designated 1P/Halley, more generally known as Halleys Comet after Edmond Halley, is a comet that can be seen every 75-76 years. ... The Turf Tavern (or just the Turf) is a popular but well-hidden historic public house in central Oxford, dating from the fourteenth century. ...

The lane has several sharps bends following the boundaries of the surrounding colleges. In particular, there is a rear entrance to New College. The lane is largely surrounded by high stone walls with few windows. Some good examples of gargoyles can be seen, a feature of Oxford college architecture. This article is about gargoyles, the statues. ...

At the south-eastern end, the lane becomes Queen's Lane, named after Queen's College to the south. There is a gate in the road at this point to prevent through-traffic. View of Queens Lane, Oxford. ... The Queens College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. ...