Resource Material
Work
Sheets covering English, Maths and Science are available
on a CD from the Centre.
The
Severn Bridge was the sixth longest in the world when it
was opened in 1966. It is now the twentieth.
Click to see the longest
bridge spans in the world.
Construction
sequence of Second Crossing
The
little book of Civilisation 2 by the Institution of
Civil Engineers (1.6MB)
Laing O'Rourke Brochure "Spanning
40 Years"
Compact
Career Guide to Civil Engineering by the Institution of
Civil Engineers (480KB)
Construction of the Second Severn Crossing
A twelve minute DVD specially made for the Severn Bridges Trust
from original film, by courtesy of John Laing Charitable
Trust. The film was sponsored by the Institution
of Highways and Transportation. It takes you from early study, through major
construction to final opening by HRH Prince Charles.
The DVD is also available at a
cost of only £6,
including postage and packing,, and is available through the Severn
Bridges Trust.
Contact: Ed Bradley e mail:
edmundt@bradley10.fsnet.co.uk. |
