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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Bristol Zoo is the fifth oldest zoo in the world having been open since 1836!

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.

A violent storm that marked the end of the heatwave flooded the West Backwell Bowls Club green to bring the 30th annual Ladies Open Triples Tournament to a sudden end.

The event was sponsored by Parker’s Estate Agents and the weather hit late enough for Portishead Royal British Legion to be crowned winners. The cup and monetary prizes presentation, carried out by Parker’s Sales Negotiator, Lisa Staffieri, had to be moved to the clubhouse.

Twenty-four teams competed throughout the day in a closely-fought tournament organised by Cynthia Burgess.

Portishead RBL clinched the trophy with Nailsea Bowls Club second and Clevedon Promenade Bowls Club third.