Bristol Stories

A collection of stories made by Bristol people, inspired by the life, legacy and impact of Brunel. Stories were created in workshops led by Watershed, in collaboration with the Museum, Galleries and Archives Service, as part of the Brunel 200 festival.

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A Tale of Two Giants
by John Derrick
The legendary story of how Bristol’s Avon Gorge came to be.

Brunel Sketchbook
by Paul Matson
Brunel's sketches are brought to life in this animation.

Burbujas
by Nathan Hughes
A visit to Brunel’s suspension bridge in Clifton; a place of endings and beginnings.

Ghost Ship
by Kate Barker
Though not the Titanic, the SS Great Britain was also touched by disaster during her many voyages.

My Family and the Great Engineer
by Pete Williams
Over 160 years of employment under Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Silt - a story of dock mud
by John Derrick
The story of a battle between Georgian technology and a muddy and sewage-laden river.

The Engineer’s Tale
by Ian Kerr
Ian tells the story of his life as an engineer.

The Floating Woman
by Amanda Price
The incredible story of Sarah Ann Henley, who jumped from Clifton Suspension Bridge in 1885, and survived.

The Launderette
by Lisa Yardley
A chance meeting in the launderette.

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