Severn Bridge

Summary Rob Bell explores the history and construction of the world's iconic bridges. Opened in 1966, the Severn Bridge was the first road bridge to connect England and South Wales by spanning the vast Severn estuary. Rob reveals why its design by Dr Bill Brown revolutionised the way that modern suspension bridges are built. He also surfs the Severn Bore and meets the construction workers who braved the wave and tidal ranges of up to 50 feet in order to build it.

S1.E6 ∙ Severn Bridge

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Rob Bell Gordon Masterton

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 30, 2017

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Elephant House Studios

Summary Rob Bell explores the history and construction of the world's iconic bridges. Opened in 1966, the Severn Bridge was the first road bridge to connect England and South Wales by spanning the vast Severn estuary. Rob reveals why its design by Dr Bill Brown revolutionised the way that modern suspension bridges are built. He also surfs the Severn Bore and meets the construction workers who braved the wave and tidal ranges of up to 50 feet in order to build it.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 30, 2017

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Elephant House Studios

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