Book review

A publication specially commissioned by the trustees of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, this fascinating guidebook is an informative little gem. It is concise, easy to read and nicely illustrated with a broad range of both historical and contemporary photographs, paintings and pictures. As such, this publication should be of interest to both the enthusiast and anyone with a passing interest in this iconic structure.

The booklet starts with an introduction by Isambard Thomas, the great-great-great-grandson of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, in which it is noted that although the latter did not live to see it finished, he called the bridge ‘my...