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Brunel's last cigar to go on show

More than 700 items that belonged to Brunel are to form part of a new exhibition at the ss Great Britain. They include a cigar case containing his last cigar.

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Brunel's last cigar to go on show in Bristol

More than 700 items that belonged to Brunel have been acquired by the Brunel Institute at the SS Great Britain in Bristol.

The historic artefacts will form part of a new exhibition about the famous Victorian engineer.

They include his personalised pen knife and a cigar case containing his last cigar.

Brunel was often photographed smoking a cigar
It may not look very impressive but perched on the top of this case is Brunel's last cigar Credit: ITV News
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