Bridge opening
History
‘Who open’d the Bridge?’
For Bristol, 8 December 1864, the day of the Clifton Suspension Bridge’s opening was a city-wide party and a chance for anyone who had any…

Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Bridge closed to all traffic and pedestrians from 6pm-midnight on 7th & 8th Aug
For Bristol, 8 December 1864, the day of the Clifton Suspension Bridge’s opening was a city-wide party and a chance for anyone who had any…

Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga OBE has today launched a major new public award inviting the nation to vote for their favourite hidden heritage gems…
By Maggie Aherne, Archive Volunteer The often recounted tale of how Brunel became one of the earliest plant conservationists is fascinating. The story relates how,…
By Maggie Aherne, Archive Volunteer Smyth? Who is this? We all know who designed Clifton Suspension Bridge: originally, Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the 1830s, whose…
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