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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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News & Blogs

Local Residents and Businesses vote to light Clifton Suspension Bridge in Blue through Crowdfunder Campaign

Local people and businesses who donated to the Clifton Suspension Bridge ‘Light the Night’ Crowdfunder campaign have voted to illuminate the bridge in blue this…

Events

Tea Break Talks with the Clifton Suspension Bridge

29th January, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th February and 5th March 2021

History

Clifton Suspension Bridge and Dowlais Iron Company

Since the Dowlais Iron Company made the iron that was used to forge the original chains, their importance to the Clifton Suspension Bridge was significant.…

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Who Was Brunel?

Brunel and his Railways

Local Residents and Businesses vote to light Clifton Suspension Bridge in Blue through Crowdfunder Campaign

Tea Break Talks with the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge and Dowlais Iron Company

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