Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Birthday Big in Bristol

The launch of Brunels SS Great Britain was cause for celebrations in Bristol in 1843.

A year long programme of celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 2006 has been announced by Bristol Cultural Development Partnership (BCDP). The Brunel 200 programme will celebrate Brunel''s life, times and legacy with exhibitions and publications as well as arts and educational ...

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