Isambard Kingdom Brunel black plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: This Bridge was designed in 1830 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) Construction began in 1836 but was interrupted in 1834 through the lack of funds. It was not until 1864 five years after Brunel's death that the bridge was completed as a monument to his fame, the chains used being those from the Hungerford Bridge designed and erected by him in 1843.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel was a renowned British engineer whose innovative designs included railways, bridges, and ships; he is remembered for his crucial role in shaping modern civil engineering and transportation infrastructure.

Address: Clifton Suspension Bridge
Access: view from the public way where possible
Location: Open Plaques mapped point
Inscription: This Bridge was designed in 1830 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) Construction began in 1836 but was interrupted in 1834 through the lack of funds. It was not until 1864 five years after Brunel's death that the bridge was completed as a monument to his fame, the chains used being those from the Hungerford Bridge designed and erected by him in 1843.

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