Brunel Between the Lines
Written by Sam Harris for a University West of England placement, this article was inspired by several visits to the Brunel Institute and Clifton Suspension…
The Union: A Love Letter from the Archives
The Union is a new project inviting anyone with a romantic connection to the bridge – from first dates to proposals and anniversaries – to…
The Union: Celebrating Memories of Love
14th February 2022 to 14th February 2023
The Union: A Love Letter from Emily Sorrell
Across the world, bridges are used as symbols of love and connection. Clifton Suspension Bridge is no exception, with many couples choosing it as a…
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,…
A day in the Conservation Studio
Recently I was lucky enough to experience a day in the life of a photographic conservator and it proved very interesting. I was given the…
Stereoscopic Photographs
A collection of Victorian stereoviews of Clifton Suspension Bridge and other significant bridges from across the globe have been conserved, digitised and made available…
Archives Unwrapped. Part 2 – Stereoscopes
The Clifton Suspension Bridge has been available to the public since 1864 and has made it feel impossible to imagine Bristol without it. However, it…
