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A Piece of History!

This week Force One bought their amazing suction truck to the bridge to hoover all of the rubble out of the lower chamber of the…

History

Going Underground – Discovery of the Leigh Woods Vaults

In 2002 twelve vaulted chambers up to 36 feet (11m) deep were discovered within the Leigh Woods abutment, a massive 33.5 m (110 ft) high,…

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Clifton Suspension Bridge Vaults to play host to Performance by Insane Root Theatre

The vaults below the Leigh Woods Tower of the Clifton Suspension Bridge are to play host to a theatrical performance for the first time ever.…

Planned Closures

Bridge Closures in May for Maintenance Works

17th to 19th May 2021

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Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust Visitor Centre to receive £46,000 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust Visitor Centre is among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture…

History

The Bristol Riots of 1831

The Bristol Riots of 1831 were in direct response to the government ignoring the demands of the lower classes. In 1831 Britain was still reeling…

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A Piece of History!

Going Underground – Discovery of the Leigh Woods Vaults

Clifton Suspension Bridge Vaults to play host to Performance by Insane Root Theatre

Bridge Closures in May for Maintenance Works

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust Visitor Centre to receive £46,000 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

The Bristol Riots of 1831

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