Competition Archives - Clifton Suspension Bridge

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5 ½ Tons per Square Inch

This figure featured in the judging of the competing designs for the Clifton Bridge, and refers to the maximum tension in the suspension chains. If…

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#Suspension Chains
#Tension

Planned Closures

Bridge Closures in May for Maintenance Works

17th to 19th May 2021

News & Blogs

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…

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#Funding
#HereForCulture
#Visitor Centre

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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#Brunel
#Reform Act

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5 ½ Tons per Square Inch

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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