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Talks

We are available to deliver talks to your group or society. Led by one of our knowledgeable volunteers, we're available across Bristol and surrounding areas.

Have you and your group always wanted to know more about the bridge? There are so many stories to tell and by booking one of our talks, we can bring these stories to you in-person or digitally via Zoom. You can see details of all the talks at the bottom of this page but we’re happy to discuss any subjects of interest that you have.

Talks are approximately 30-45 minutes in length, and a Q&A is included. Our speakers can bring a laptop, projector and screen to your venue. To make a booking please complete the Group Enquiry Form.

Contact Us

To find out more or make a booking please contact:

Etain O'Shea, Learning Officer

0117 974 4664 | culture@cliftonbridge.org.uk

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An Illuminating History

Illuminations have always played a significant role in the enjoyment of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. As part of the opening ceremony on 8th December 1864,…

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Tales of Derring Do and Desperation: Stories from the Archives

Over the years, the Clifton Suspension Bridge has seen its fair share of drama. We bring you the true story of Sarah Henley and her…

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A Tale of Three Bridges: Clifton, Hungerford and Saltash

Hear the tale of three great Victorian bridges at Clifton, Hungerford and Saltash and the debt that each owes to the others through the reuse…

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Brunel and his Railways

This talk explores Brunel’s work on the Great Western Railway, along with his lesser-known experiments with atmospheric railways. Learn about the ‘gauge wars’ and how…

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Father and Son: The Brunels

What makes a great engineer? This talk explores one of the greatest influences and inspirations in Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s life; his father Marc Brunel. An…

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‘My First Child, My Darling’: The History of the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Hear the story of one of Bristol’s great icons: a bridge dreamt of by a man who would never see it built and designed by…

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Hidden Heroes: Who Built the Clifton Suspension Bridge?

Once an impossible dream, a bridge for Clifton was planned before the technology needed to build it even existed. Over 70 years later, a competition…