Avon Gorge
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The Avon Gorge is a 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometre) long gorge on the River Avon in Bristol, England. The gorge runs south to north through a limestone ridge 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Bristol city centre, and about 3 miles (5 km) from the mouth of the river at Avonmouth. The gorge forms the boundary between the unitary authorities of North Somerset and Bristol, with the boundary running along the south bank. As Bristol was an important port, the gorge formed a defensive gateway to the city.
The Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge, looking south from the Downs
Looking north from the bridge, with Leigh Woods on the left and the Portway on the right.
The bridge and river at low tide, from the Observatory.
The Avon Gorge viewed from Ashton Meadow, by Francis Danby 1822
Clifton, Bristol
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Clifton is both a suburb of Bristol, England, and the name of one of the city's thirty-five council wards. The Clifton ward also includes the areas of Cliftonwood and Hotwells. The eastern part of the suburb lies within the ward of Clifton Down.
Princess Victoria Street lies at the heart of Clifton Village
Clifton as viewed from the Church, c.1840
Clifton High school, in Clifton
Houses in Cliftonwood and Hotwells, with Brandon Hill and Cabot Tower visible in the background.