Clifton suspension bridge

circa 1860

“My first child, my darling...” – Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1835 . Clifton suspension bridge -the concept of constructing a bridge across the Avon Gorge dates back to 1753, initially envisioned as a stone bridge, later reimagined as a wrought iron structure.

Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on November 8, 2025

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