The Clifton Suspension Bridge opened
Brunel's crossing opened on December 8th, 1864.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel has been described as a titan in an age of titans. He built the Great Western Railway as well as the first transatlantic steamship and later the biggest ship in the world. He designed railway stations, docks, tunnels and bridges and his best works have a magical blend of efficiency and beauty.
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