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5 interesting facts about Clifton
SARAH HENLEY JUMPED OFF CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE
A 22 year old lady call Sarah Henley jumped off Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1885. However, her skirt acted as a parachute and actually glided her down to safety. She then went on to live until her mid-eighties!
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ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL
Isambard Kingdom Brunel never saw the Clifton Suspension Bridge finished as he died before it was completed.
BRISTOL OLD VIC
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School was opened by Sir Laurence Olivier in 1946 and taught great actors such as Jeremy Irons, Mark Strong and Patrick Stewart
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL LANDED HIS JOB
In 1829, Isambard Kingdom Brunel landed his job as Project Manager when he was 23 years old after having won a competition which was launched to see who could design the best bridge.
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