The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. Its story began in 1754 with the dream of a Bristol wine merchant who left a legacy to build a bridge over the Gorge. Designed in the early 19th century for light horse drawn traffic it still meets the demands of 21st century commuter traffic with 11-12,000 motor vehicles crossing it every day.
Sunday, August 01, 2010
CLIFTON, SOMERSET
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. Its story began in 1754 with the dream of a Bristol wine merchant who left a legacy to build a bridge over the Gorge. Designed in the early 19th century for light horse drawn traffic it still meets the demands of 21st century commuter traffic with 11-12,000 motor vehicles crossing it every day.
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Hi William
Beautiful photography !!!
Do you know Bristol and Bordeaux are twins ? Maybe because the Clifton Bridge seems to the "pont d'Aquitaine" !!!
Sabine
hello Sabine,
Yes, I know. And I love Bristol, especially the Clifton part. If you want to know more about the link that exit between Bdx and Bristol, you can read this:
Bordeaux is Bristol’s first twin city. In 2010, the two cities have been celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the twinning link.
The Bristol Bordeaux Maritime links have existed since Roman times, and the two cities officially signed the charter in 1947. The initial link, led by universities with a strong education focus, was inspired by the deep desire to contribute to a peaceful world after the war. Now, the Bristol Bordeaux partnership not only encompasses educational exchanges, but encourages economic development, cultural understanding and good practices sharing.
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