A working example of this type of accumulator may be found at the hydraulic engine house, Bristol Harbour.
They were built for the local merchants, who gained much of their wealth from the trade passing through Bristol Harbour.
It is the gateway to Bristol Harbour, and provided protection against storms or attack.
It was his first job as an independent consulting engineer since he had established his reputation constructing Bristol Harbour.
Jessop continued to work for Bristol Harbour until late 1810, overseeing various jobs, including the purchase of a steam dredger.
Ashton junction is where a former line across the river and into Bristol Harbour curved off.
Her small size once enabled her to save the crew of a stricken barque in Bristol Harbour.
Mayflower regularly steams during the summer months carrying visitors on trips in Bristol Harbour.
The gorge helped to protect Bristol Harbour, and has been quarried for stone to build the city.
From there it turns back towards Bristol Harbour via Anchor Road past the @Bristol science museum.