Clifton Suspension Bridge
Clifton Suspension Bridge at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol. Permanent attraction. Bristol's world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great...
Bristol's world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, though he never lived to see his creation finished in 1864. Work actually began in 1831, but the project was dogged with political and financial difficulties, and by 1843, with only the towers completed, the project was abandoned. Brunel died aged only 53 in 1859, but the Clifton Suspension Bridge was completed as his memorial. Designed in the early 19th century for light horse drawn traffic, it still meets the demands of 21st century commuters with 11-12,000 vehicles crossing it every day. Vehicles can cross the Bridge with a £1 toll payment. Please note that toll payments are card only. The Clifton Suspension Bridge's spectacular setting on the cliffs of the Avon Gorge has made it the defining symbol of Bristol...
- Date
- Permanent attraction
- Time
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- Venue
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Address
- Bridge Road, Bristol, BS8 3PA
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