Gaol Ferry Bridge

Red and White Bridge

Built in the 1930s, the Gaol Ferry Bridge spans the River Avon to replace the ferry service. It’s a colourful and ornate iron cantilever (I think) bridge . The deep red and white painted bridge contra...

Ornate iron bridge

Not to be confused with the ‘indie’ album from Sarah and the Sugargliders Gaol Ferry Bridge is an ornate steel structure across the New Cut designed by David Rowell and opened in 1934. It replaced a f...

Something To See In Passing

It is called Gaol Ferry Bridge because it is near where the old Bristol Gaol/Prison, now demolished, used to stand. It was built in the mid 1930s and replaced a rowboat ferry at the location. It is...

Interesting bridge

We came across this bridge whilst waiting for the nearby Wild Beer to open. It has quite an interesting history and is well worth a short visit if you’re in the area.

Very elegant and practical

One of the abiding stories of the attempt to re-brand the Goal Ferry by a local vicar at the time. Dreadful failure to dead priest. Nowadays it is a fine feeder for the excitement of Wapping Wharf.