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This Latin phrase inscribed on the bridge approximately translates "suspension crossing made with difficulty" There was an awful lot of practical problems building this revolutionary crossing, & the financial costs rocketed. The work even stopped for some time, & there was talk of scrapping the project towards the end !

Brunel won the bridge build design competition in 1830 at the tender age of 24 it was the 2nd contest ! The bridge wasn't opened until 1864 but Brunel died of a stroke at 53 never seeing it's completion .. such is life. :o)

Lecture over kids I'll be expecting an essay from you next week, paul1972 / Top cat should do especially well as he was on shoot with me, & visited the on-site information cabin. :o)

On a serious note hurricane Gustav is approaching Cuba, & the Gulf Coast I'll be thinking especially of my friend EJ, & all the particularly unfortunate residents of Louisiana .. take care Froggy, Phlossie signing off.