Swivel or swing?
6/12/2018
Somehow swivel seems too small a scale for this magnificent SWING bridge. Its most enduring habit is...
Brunel's Swivel Bridge
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Bristol, England
Brunel's Swivel Bridge, designed by I.K. Brunel in 1849, stands as Bristol's only abandoned structure by the renowned engineer. This Grade 2 listed bridge, featuring a hydraulic mechanism for rotation, was pivotal in the development of wrought iron bridge technology and represents a significant historical landmark in the city.
Originally constructed to span the South Entrance Lock in the Cumberland Basin, the bridge was relocated in 1872-73 and saw various upgrades, including a hydraulic machinery renewal in the early 1900s. After being decommissioned in 1968, it narrowly escaped demolition and remains a focal point of restoration efforts supported by various community organizations.
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Interesting Rusting Brunel Bridge - Largely Forgotten
6/7/2018
After researching Bristol and Brunel's engineering works came across this largely forgotten work by ...
a lovely little gem
5/28/2018
Brunel's swivel bridge is a tucked away little gem that I don't think a lot of bristolians even know...
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