The affluent area to the west of Bristol City Centre was incorporated into the city in the 1830s after continuous development during the Georgian era.
Grand Georgian townhouses line the streets and crescents and Clifton Village is home to upscale boutiques and quirky indie shops.
Scroll though to see how Clifton and the Clifton Suspension Bridge have changed.
1. Clifton - 1860
A pillar for the bridge can be seen in the background of this picture taken in 1860, with public baths seen in the foreground. Work on the bridge would take another six years. | Hulton Archive/Getty Images
2. Clifton Suspension Bridge - 1864
Work began on the bridge in 1836 under the supervision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel but stopped due to lack of funds. Work resumed in the 1860s and the bridge was finished in 1864. | English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images
3. Clifton - circa 1870
New Turnpike, Clifton Down | Hulton Archive/Getty Images
4. Clifton, Bristol - 1900
Festival Of Youth At Clifton, Bristol, A Festival of Youth and parochial garden party was held at Cliftonville House Grounds, in aid of the Clifton Parish Church. The Duchess of Beaufort was present and crowned the 'Rose Queen' | Hulton Archive/Getty Images