GWR Archives - Clifton Suspension Bridge

Teaching Resources

Who Was Brunel?

The man with the greatest originality of thought and power of execution, bold in his plans but right’. Daniel Gooch, 1859 Isambard Kingdom Brunel…

Group Talk

Brunel and his Railways

This talk explores Brunel’s work on the Great Western Railway, along with his lesser-known experiments with atmospheric railways. Learn about the ‘gauge wars’ and how…

#Brunel
#GWR

Projects

Update #5 Forward Thinking

Since the bridge closures in August, painting crews have continued to systematically jetwash the bridge’s iron chains, prepare the surfaces for painting, and apply the…

News & Blogs

Looking after the bridge, looking after its heritage

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust has been looking after the Bridge for over 70 years. This involves not only caring for the 160-year-old Grade 1 listed…

News & Blogs

Clifton Suspension Bridge celebrates Museum Accreditation

The Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust are celebrating the prestigious award of Accredited Museum status by Arts Council England, a UK-wide benchmark recognising that the Trust…

Tours & Events

GWR

Who Was Brunel?

Brunel and his Railways

Update #5 Forward Thinking

Looking after the bridge, looking after its heritage

Clifton Suspension Bridge celebrates Museum Accreditation

Keep in Touch