Dr. Livingstone Archives - Clifton Suspension Bridge

History

Completing the Bridge

On 8th December 2014, the Clifton Suspension Bridge celebrated 150 years since its grand opening. Here are some of the key events which took place…

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#William Henry Barlow

Planned Closures

Bridge Closure in April for Maintenance Works

A one-day off-peak closure of the Clifton Suspension Bridge on Tuesday 23rd April will see maintenance to the Leigh Woods and Clifton weigh beams, cleaning…

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#Maintenance
#Off-Peak
#Weighbridge

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…

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#Bridge opening
#History

School Workshop

If The Bridge Had Ears

This educational day is an exploration of sound through ears of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and consists of interlinked bridge tour and workshop sessions. During…

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#KS3
#Science
#STEM
#Tour
#Workshop

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Completing the Bridge

Bridge Closure in April for Maintenance Works

‘Who open’d the Bridge?’

If The Bridge Had Ears

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