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Foundation stone

Construction of Clifton Suspension Bridge began in August 1836, five years after the opening ceremony, as many disputes had delayed the work. This stone, marked 'A.N. VICK. I.K.B. 27 AUG 1836 ' commemorates Brunel and A N Vick, probably William Vick who left money for the building of the bridge. The initials 'A. N.' remain a mystery.

J173, stone (image/tiff)
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Summary

: J173

: Industrial and Maritime History

: stone

: A.N. VICK. I.K.B. 27 AUG 1836

: Foundation stone of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, laid at the commencement of work on the Somerset abutment on 27 August 1836. Discovered by the donor at the site of the New Inn, after its demolition in 1942

Foundation stone

Current Location

On Display at M Shed, Bristol Places Gallery

: BRUNEL, Isambard Kingdom

: Vick, Alderman William

: foundation stone for the Somerset abutment of Clifton Suspension B

: foundation stone for the Somerset abutment of Clifton Suspension B

: foundation stone for the Somerset abutment of Clifton Suspension B

: Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) / England, Northern Europe, Europe

: New Inn, Rownham, Bristol

: New Inn, Rownham, Bristol

: Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton, Bristol

: 27/Aug/1836

: 27/Aug/1836

: 27/Aug/1836

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