Folly Bridge, Stone deck arch bridge in central Oxford, England
The bridge spans across the River Thames with multiple stone arches supporting the wide deck used by vehicles and pedestrians crossing the waterway.
Built between 1825 and 1827 by architect Ebenezer Perry, this structure replaced earlier bridges that had stood at this location since 1085.
The bridge marks the starting point of the boat trip where Charles Dodgson first narrated the story that later became Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
The structure connects the northern and southern parts of Oxford via Abingdon Road, allowing traffic to flow across the River Thames.
A hexagonal defensive building known as Friar Bacon's Study once stood at the northern end, housing the 13th-century alchemist Roger Bacon.
Location: Oxford
Official opening: 1827
GPS coordinates: 51.74638,-1.25635
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:50
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