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. placeholder image
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

23 striking photos showing how Clifton and Clifton Suspension Bridge have changed through the years

By Adriana Amor
Published 4th Oct 2024, 06:00 GMT

These 22 striking photos show how Clifton and the Clifton Suspension Bridge have changed throughout the years.

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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.

Cars pull up at the toll gate for Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol May 1970. (Photo by RDImages/Epics/Getty Images)

13. Clifton Suspension Bridge toll gate

Cars pull up at the toll gate for Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol May 1970. (Photo by RDImages/Epics/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Photo by RDImages/Epics/Getty Images

14. Princess Victoria Street - 2004

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15. Clifton Village - 2008

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16. Clifton Village- 2008

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