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Severn Bridge (Bristol, England)

Description: A suspension bridge spanning the River Severn between South Gloucestershire, just north of Bristol, England, and ... more

Severn Bridge (Bristol, England) ... Monmouthshire in South Wales,

Newest Review: ... bridges, the original bridge which is the M42 and the second crossing, the new one, which is the M4. Although the bridge is an impressive structure the views from the second crossing are very limited thanks to the safety structure that protects the bridge from the high winds that blast the structure. The original bridge is a lot smaller but no less impressive. The road surface is higher up ... more

... that the pedestrain walkway and the safety barriers are a lot smaller so you are able to get a much better view along the estuary. The severn estuary changes dramatically thanks to the difference in the high and low tide, at low tide the majority of the...more

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Severn Bridge (Bristol, England): The Severn Crossing (200 words)
by - written on 18/05/09 (Useful, 37 readings)
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The Severn Bridge is an impressive bridge but hardly a major tourist sight in the UK, unless your in to bridges. The Severn Bridge links England and Wales across the Severn Estuary. There are two bridges, the original bridge which is the M42 and the second crossing, the new one, which is the M4. Although the bridge is an impressive structure the views from the second crossing are very limited thanks to the safety structure that protects the bridge from the high winds that blast the structure. The original bridge is a lot smaller but no less impressive. The road surface is higher up that the pedestrain walkway and the safety barriers are a lot smaller so you are ... Read the complete review

Like a log fallen across a babbling brook (682 words)
by - written on 22/03/09 (Very useful, 120 readings)
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To call the article 'Severn Bridge' is a touch misleading because in fact there are two Severn bridges, although the newer bridge is now commonly called the second Severn crossing I think it is important to clarify which one we are talking about. The original Severn Bridge: This bridge was built in 1966 and allows the M48 Motorway to cross the River Severn joining (roughly) Bristol to South Wales. It cost £8million to build, took 5 years, and the builders during that period ate approximately 8 million cornish pasties and said the 'F' word 16 billion times. This bridge replaced the rickety old Aust ferry that I never had the pleasure to go on but I ... Read the complete review

Severn Bridge (Bristol, England): Beuatiful bridge but at what cost? £5.40 a go! (227 words)
by - written on 20/03/09 (Very useful, 116 readings)
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The Severn Bridge joins England and Wales over the River Severn. I can't imagine how awkward it was to cross from England to Wales or vice versa before the bridge. Living in Wales but coming from England, most of my friends and family are on the other side of the bridge from me and going all the way around over land every time I wanted to visit anyone in the south would be a nightmare. I'm very thankful for the bridge and what a beautiful bridge it is too. I love the way you can see it on your approach, towering above the trees and hills. So high and spectacular and some lovely views over the water at the right time of day. However, all of this ... Read the complete review