Clifton Suspension Bridge above the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK This view is looking west, down the Avon from the Bristol side of the bridge with a busy river traffic below the bridge and sailing ships moored. The bridge was designed by Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and work began in 1831 on the twin towers. Money problems meant that by 1843 only the stone towers were in place. After Brunel's death in 1859 the plans were revised and work began again. Clifton opened to traffic in 1864.
Clifton Suspension Bridge above the Avon Gorge, Bristol, England, UK This view is looking west, down the Avon from the Bristol side of the bridge with a busy river traffic below the bridge and sailing ships moored. The bridge was designed by Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and work began in 1831 on the twin towers. Money problems meant that by 1843 only the stone towers were in place. After Brunel's death in 1859 the plans were revised and work began again. Clifton opened to traffic in 1864 – an early sepia photograph.
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Location: Clifton, Bristol, England, UK
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
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