For my Bridge Engineering course we have to chose a bridge to analyse. We decided Bristol, with its two rivers and numerous bridges, would be a good place to start.
Coming from Bath, Bristol seemed very large (my poor feet agreed) and a lot less polished. The central city is an interesting mix of old and new, which makes for a diverse landscape and also has me wishing I had longer to roam the streets. I have determined to return, in the near future, and do the proper touristy thing. For now, here are a few bridges for any interested parties.
The Banana Bridge - no further explanation needed.
A small swing bridge, an exciting discovery.
Pedestrian suspension bridge.
Pero's Bridge, named after an African slave who moved to Bristol in 1784. The middle section lifts up to allow boats to pass, the 'horns' act as counterweights.
Millennium Square - not sure what the ball is for, but its pretty cool.
Clifton Suspension Bridge, the definite highlight.
The view from the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
I was once in Bristol with my family for a car run. I remember the Clifton Suspension bridge, so it must have been impressive even to a small person!!
ReplyDeleteIt is very impressive and even better, our lecturer has given us special permission to study it - because we are foreigners :)
ReplyDeleteAh - does that mean that the Clifton Suspension is your project choice?? I thought the Banana bridge had some charm, and looked quite cheerful.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that I'm a fan of the Banana Bridge. But, when given the opportunity to study an iconic bridge like the Clifton Suspension, it's hard to say no :)
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