New College Lane

[3] At the northwestern end of New College Lane is a junction with Catte Street, with the Sheldonian Theatre opposite.

Also to the north is a small alley leading past some of the historic city wall to the Turf Tavern, a hidden but favourite public house for students and tourists.

Some good examples of gargoyles can be seen, a feature of Oxford college architecture.

Past and present residents of the lane include: Local legend claims that, during the English Civil War, Prince Rupert gathered volunteers here for an unsuccessful mounted raid on a Parliamentarian pay train.

The reports of the sound of clattering hooves and men in armour here have been linked to this legend via Stone Tape theory.

The NW end of New College Lane , including the Bridge of Sighs .
Looking into the NW end of New College Lane from its junction with Catte Street .
From within the NW end of New College Lane , looking back towards the Bridge of Sighs .
Eastern end of New College Lane near the entrance to New College , with Oxford University undergraduates in academic dress.
New College Lane , just past the entrance to New College , looking south west towards All Souls College .