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…

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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…

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…

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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Who Was Brunel?

Brunel and his Railways

Bridge Closure in April for Maintenance Works

‘Who open’d the Bridge?’

If The Bridge Had Ears

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