How was the Bridge Completed?
Following the death of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1859, the Clifton Suspension Bridge was completed by the engineers John Hawkshaw and William Henry Barlow. Although…
Memories of the Bridge
In this clip from our ‘Bridge for Bristol’ DVD, we hear from Bristol residents Mike Crozier and Kathie Knowles, who remember the return of…
Walking the Chains
In this clip from our ‘Bridge for Bristol’ DVD, our ex-Maintenance Manager, Nigel Neville, talks about his job interview and the methods used to maintain…
Why was the bridge built?
The Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods. This clip from our ‘Bridge for Bristol DVD’ explains why the wine…
Bridgemaster Q&A
You sent in your questions for Bridgemaster Trish Johnson – and thanks to the help of Ian Reed-Downs, we now have all the answers! Find…
Useful Bridge Facts and Figures
Materials The chains and suspension rods are made of wrought iron. The piers (towers) are built principally of local Pennant stone. The Leigh Woods (south)…
How Was the Bridge Built?
In this clip from our ‘Bridge For Bristol’ DVD, retired Bridge Master David Anderson explains how Brunel and his team managed to cross the gorge,…
Who’s Who
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was not the only person who had an important role to play in the design and construction of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.…
Spaghetti Structures
Engineers are sometimes restricted by the amount of materials they can use due to budget or supply limitations. Just like a real engineer, your challenge…
