St John's College, Cambridge is a Gothic Revival landmark in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, and a filming location for The Theory of Everything (2014) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). Built in 1831 (Bridge of Sighs completed), it was designed by Henry Hutchinson, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Constituent college of the University of Cambridge.
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10751, SRC-10752 - Appeared in The Theory of Everything (movie, 2014)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10751, SRC-10752 - Appeared in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (movie, 2007)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10751, SRC-10752 - Built in 1831 (Bridge of Sighs completed)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10751, SRC-11330, SRC-11899 - Designed by Henry Hutchinson
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10751, SRC-11330, SRC-11898 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10751, SRC-11330 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (Bridge of Sighs)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10751, SRC-11331, SRC-11897 - Owned by Constituent college of the University of Cambridge (1511–present)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12143, SRC-12144, SRC-12673
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10751 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_of_Sighs,_Cambridge (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10752 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/t/Theory-Of-Everything.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11330 — https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/the-bridge-of-sighs (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11331 — https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Bridge_of_Sighs,_Cambridge (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11897 — Cambridge Punt Company — The Bridge of Sighs Cambridge (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11898 — The Victorian Web — Bridge of Sighs, St. John's College, University of Cambridge (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11899 — Exploring Cambridge — Bridge of Sighs (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12143 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John's_College,_Cambridge (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12144 — https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/colleges/st-johns-college (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12673 — Encyclopaedia Britannica – Saint John's College (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Elizabeth: The Golden Age filmed?
St John’s College, Cambridge, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, is a real-world filming location used for Elizabeth: The Golden Age. This property has also appeared on screen in The Theory of Everything.
Where was The Theory of Everything filmed?
St John’s College, Cambridge, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Theory of Everything. This property has also appeared on screen in Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Who designed St John’s College, Cambridge?
St John’s College, Cambridge was designed by Henry Hutchinson.
Where is St John’s College, Cambridge located?
St John’s College, Cambridge is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.