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Cathy Read - Artist - Turl Street Turn = Painting

Turl Street Turn

This painting had several titles. Turl Street Turn. Turl Street Tourists. Traveling Turl Street. Why would the image evoke alliterations?  Perhaps it hints at the unsettled alliance between Oxford City’s regular and student residents. Turl Street Junction Standing here at the Turl and Market Street junction, a cyclist rounds the corner from Market Street. Turl

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Cathy Read - Artist _Hertford College, Oxford, Bridge of Sighs painting

Bridge of Sighs Meditation

Hertford College on New College Lane has a curious little bridge between two buildings, nicknamed “Bridge of Sighs” after the famous structure in Venice. Although the college dates from the 13th century, the bridge is a relatively recent addition completed in 1914. It is called the Bridge of Sighs because of its resemblance to the bridge

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