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Bristol Bridge

In 1066 there was only one bridge over The Avon at Bristol, a wooden bridge called ‘The Bridge’. This was replaced by a stone bridge in the 13th Century to which houses and shops were added.

Reconstruction of Bristol Bridge in 16th Century by Samuel Loxton in early 1900s

old-bristol-bridge-plan — A plan of the Old Bridge

The Modern Bristol Bridge 1764 to 68 Museum — The ‘Modern’ Bridge – Rebuilt 1763 to 1768 to reflect the increase in horse drawn traffic

Bristol Bridge early 1800s Painting Bristol Museum — Bristol Bridge early 1800s – Painting Bristol Museum

bristol bridge pre 1861 rw — Bristol Bridge pre 1861 – Reece Winstone

PBAN6516 An early photograph of Bristol Bridge taken from Welsh Back. Pre 1861.

In 1860/1 a new iron structure was added to the East of the bridge to widen it by 12 feet and then in 1873/4 similar additions were made to the West of the bridge.