Clifton Suspension Bridge Magnets

A monochrome view along the road that crosses the iconic Clifton Suspension bridge in Bristol. The bridge spans the Avon Gorge; opened in 1864, it was built from an earlier design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel) crosses the River Avon in Bristol and was completed in 1864. Roller-mounted "saddles" on the top of each tower allow movement of the three independent wrought iron chains on each side.

The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel) crosses the River Avon in Bristol and was completed in 1864. Roller-mounted "saddles" on the top of each tower allow movement of the three independent wrought iron chains on each side.

An abstract view along Bristol's iconic Clifton Suspension bridge.

An early morning view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, with the early rising hot air balloons, from the world famous Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, in the background. The bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. The bridge was built, based on an earlier design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and every year affords stunning views as the balloons drift over it.

An early morning view of the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. The bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. Since opening in 1864, it has been a toll bridge. The bridge is built to a design by William Henry Barlow and John Hawkshaw, based on an earlier design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

An early morning view of the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. The bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. Since opening in 1864, it has been a toll bridge. The bridge is built to a design by William Henry Barlow and John Hawkshaw, based on an earlier design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

An early morning view of the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge. The bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. Since opening in 1864, it has been a toll bridge. The bridge is built to a design by William Henry Barlow and John Hawkshaw, based on an earlier design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

"One of the most ingenious and prolific figures in engineering history"; Isambard Kingdom Brunel is a giant in his field and definitely deserves his own fan club. Design also available in white.

"One of the most ingenious and prolific figures in engineering history"; Isambard Kingdom Brunel is a giant in his field and definitely deserves his own fan club. Design also available in black.

I've seen many views of this famous bridge, and decided to see it for myself. I spent a day walking the path on the Western side of the Avon gorge, then crossing the bridge into Clifton, Bristol, UK. Down the little used zigzag path I reached the busy road on the Eastern side, and followed the water back into Bristol. In my walk my favourite view was my first sight of the bridge, and that is what I have painted here. Hope you like it.