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"Yes I am emotional about torture SIR!" Shami Chakrabarti SAVAGES UK Minister Geoff "Buff" Hoon
Following Brunel Back In Time
Having been born in Bristol, British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel spent much of his time based in the city, working on various projects that are considered to be masterworks of engineering even today. From steamships - including the first ever propeller-driven transatlantic vessel - to bridges, tunnels and the Great Western Railway, Brunel plotted out the skeletons and inner workings of many impressive structures still in use today.
It's no surprise that this engineer, born over 200 years ago, placed second in a BBC poll of the "100 Greatest Britons". Innovative and imaginative, Brunel's career was packed with myriad successes and achievements. His base of Bristol still contains many of the fruits of his career, making it a hub for engineering fans looking to discover some fine examples of the world's great engineering.
One of the structures Brunel is best remembered for is the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, a grade I listed building that features heavily in Bristol's landscape and is well worth visiting to take the tour. Although Brunel never lived to see the bridge constructed - he died at the young age of 53 following a heart attack - it is considered to be one of his most important masterpieces and is still in use today.
Bristol is also home to the first ever propeller-driven transatlantic steamboat, the SS Great Britain. This breathtaking vessel was built and launched in Bristol in 1843 and saw plenty of adventure over its career, being first used as a luxury liner before finding itself employed as an army troop ship, a cargo vessel and a floating warehouse. The shop was abandoned nearly a century later but was towed back to Bristol in 1970, where she serves as a fantastic museum of both the ship's history and Brunel's.
Anybody visiting Bristol is sure to enjoy a trip to take in some of Brunel's greatest masterworks, whether you're an engineering buff or not. The SS Great Britain makes for a fantastic family day out and there's plenty to learn and enjoy available on board this magnificent vessel. Similarly, the Clifton Suspension Bridge offers a fascinating insight into how such a structure is put together and the dangers involved in doing so - so make sure some days out from your Bristol hotels are to explore some of Brunel's best-remembered masterworks. You'll soon be able to discover for yourself just why this esteemed engineer placed at number two in the BBC's 100 Greatest Britons poll!
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