The team leading Bristol's bid to be European Capital of Culturein 2008 are urging Bristolians to vote for Isambard Kingdom Brunel inthe BBC's quest to find the Greatest Briton.
Brunel's cause was championed by Top Gear presenter JeremyClarkson in a programme last night on BBC2, the first in a series onthe top 10 contenders.
Brunel's rivals are Winston Churchill, Oliver Cromwell, CharlesDarwin, Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth I, John Lennon, Lord Nelson,Isaac Newton and William Shakespeare.
The 'Great Engineer' owes his place among the top 10 Great Britonsdue to his extraordinary vision and towering technical ability,particularly in creating the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the ssGreat Britain.
Andrew Kelly, Director of Bristol 2008, said: "Brunel fullydeserves his place in the top rank of Great Britons." The BBC isinviting people to vote via the BBC website on www. bbc. co. uk/history/progr ammes/greatbritons/
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