Meet the Volunteers Restoring Brunel's Swivel Bridge

Brunel's Swivel bridge was constructed in 1849 to cross his newly widened south entrance lock to Bristol's floating harbour. It is believed to be the first swivel bridge constructed from wrought iron and it incorporates Brunel's balloon flange girder design and other features unique to Brunel. The Brunel Swivel Bridge Group, who are restoring the bridge to working order for use by pedestrians and cyclists, have also surveyed other heritage remaining in the area from the many changes since Jessop completed the Floating harbour in 1809. Come for an informal chat with the volunteers and learn about the history of the entrance locks and Brunel's swivel bridge and see some of the normally hidden mechanisms that operated dock equipment in the past.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

10:00 to 16:00

Location & directions

Brunel Swivel Bridge, South side of Bristol Entrance Lock, Brunel Lock Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6SE

Directions:

What 3 words ///owner.hang.vows

Contact on day:

John Willis

Telephone number:

+447726329662

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Unfenced lock edge with deep water or mud. Children must be supervised. No parking on site but metered parking in Brunel Lock Road.

Additional information

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

30 hour(s)

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