Bristol

The Bridge

 Posted on June 13, 2014      by Simon
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The Bridge from Simon Doling on Vimeo. An old bridge over the very tidal River Avon in Bristol, UK. Now its use is limited to pedestrians and cyclists. Designed by John Lysaght & Company, when the bridge was opened in 1906, it had two decks, rail tracks on the lower level and road traffic on the upper deck level. Its hard to see now but this bridge swung horizontally from the middle pier, very frequently to allow boats to continue up the river. There was also a high tower over the central pier to operate the swing section. The last swing was in 1936 and when the new road bridge, seen in his film,...


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Lakeshore – rust never sleeps.

 Posted on June 13, 2014      by Simon
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This film shot in April 2104 shows the Lakeshore building in Bristol. Regenerated by Urban Splash and the architects Ferguson Mann. Once the headquarters for Imperial Tobacco, now stylish new apartments.


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Bristol Summer 2013

 Posted on November 6, 2013      by Simon
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https://vimeo.com/76138496 Showing the people of Bristol and its visitors enjoying the fine summer of 2013. I filmed locations in or very close to the city's historic harbourside.


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Bristol Goes Faster

 Posted on October 12, 2013      by Simon
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A time lapse film featuring my home city of Bristol.


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