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Museum accreditation for Clifton Suspension Bridge
The visitor centre on the Leigh Woods side of the Clifton Suspension Bridge is now known as the Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum.
It comes after the bridge has been granted accredited museum status by Arts Council England for the first time.
Museum archivist, Dr Hannah Little, has worked diligently over the last few years to gain the accreditation, ensuring that important documents, drawings, photographs and objects are properly catalogued, preserved and made accessible to the public.
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Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum archivist, Dr Hannah Little, with one of the museum’s treasures – photo: Martin Booth
Little said: “We are really pleased to achieve museum accreditation.
“While Clifton Suspension Bridge is familiar to many, our museum and its collections are less well-known.
“These tell us how the bridge was seen, built and used in the past, enabling people to see Bristol’s famous landmark in new and different ways.
“It is important to preserve and share these objects and stories for the benefit of the public.”
The Clifton Suspension Bridge took more than 33 years to build and was completed in December 1864 – photo: Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum
Bridge master, Trish Johnson, added: “We are thrilled to announce museum accreditation for our heritage site.
“This award represents our commitment to preserving the rich heritage of our bridge.
“Ultimately, we aim to continue sharing captivating stories for present and future generations.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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