The New Cut is an artificial waterway which was constructed between 1804 and 1809 to divert the tidal river Avon through south and east Bristol, England. This was part of the process of constructing Bristol's Floating Harbour, under the supervision of engineer William Jessop. The cut runs from Totterdown Basin at the eastern end of St Phillip's Marsh, near Temple Meads, to the Underfall sluices at Rownham in Hotwells and rejoining the original course of the tidal Avon.
One of Jessop's 1802 plans (not adopted) for the New Cut, as a shorter addition south of the western portion of the original harbour
The New Cut at low tide, seen from Gaol Ferry Bridge
The Avon New Cut from Vauxhall Bridge
Bristol Temple Meads is the oldest and largest railway station in Bristol, England. It is located 118 miles 31 chains away from London Paddington. It is an important transport hub for public transport in the city; there are bus services to many parts of the city and surrounding districts, with a ferry to the city centre. Bristol's other major station, Bristol Parkway, is a more recent station on the northern outskirts of the conurbation. It is the busiest station in South West England.
Facade of the station
Engraving of interior of Brunel's train-shed from c1843, by John Cooke Bourne
Brunel's original station as it appears today
The Bristol and Exeter Railway headquarters