The print is inscribed: "This view is respectively dedicated to the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the City of Bristol and The Chairman (Mark Huish Esq.) & Directors of the Bridge Company" and is noted as being "sold on the bridge & by all booksellers". Also included are statistics about the bridge.
Webb, William Waller, artist, 8 Well St, London
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GB 3493 001
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1864
GB 3493 118
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May 1830
GB 3493 119
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1836
GB 3493 120
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c.1843 - 1853
The print shows Brunel's 'suspended traveller'. This was a basket car which hung from an iron bar and was designed to help workmen cross the gorge during construction. On 27th September 1836, Brunel made the first successful crossing. Members of the public paid a fee to travel across. The suspended traveller was in place from 1836 to 1853.
Willis, W, artist
GB 3493 121
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14 February 1861
This print shows the bridge as complete, however, the last construction phase to finish the bridge did not start until November 1862.
Rock & Co, London
GB 3493 122
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19th Century
GB 3493 123
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c.1759
GB 3493 124
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c. 1830s-1850s
GB 3493 125
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c. 1840
GB 3493 126
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c 1756