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| − | Whilst there are a number of large and attractive Bristols in the [[USA]] (the largest being in [[Connecticut]]), the most sizeable and oldest city called Bristol is in [[England]] - it is the sixth largest city in England in terms of population. | + | Whilst there are a number of large and attractive Bristols in the [[USA]] (the largest being in [[Connecticut]]), the most sizeable and oldest city called Bristol is in [[England]] - it is the sixth largest city in England in terms of population, and the largest in the [[West country]], with a population of over 400,000. |
| − | In medieval times it was one of the most important port cities in England, and in the 18th century a significant centre of the [[slave]] trade. | + | ==History== |
| + | In [[medieval]] times it was one of the most important port cities in England, and in the 18th century a significant centre of the [[slave]] trade. | ||
[[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol to discover [[Newfoundland]]. | [[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol to discover [[Newfoundland]]. | ||
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Bristol owes much to its association with [[Isambard Kingdom Brunel]], the engineer who designed the [[Clifton Suspension Bridge]], the [[SS Great Britain]] and [[Temple Meads Station]]. | Bristol owes much to its association with [[Isambard Kingdom Brunel]], the engineer who designed the [[Clifton Suspension Bridge]], the [[SS Great Britain]] and [[Temple Meads Station]]. | ||
| − | The city is home to | + | ==Sport== |
| + | Bristol RFC is one of England's largest [[Ruby Union]] clubs, with the mojority of its recent history spent in the top flight of the English league. The city is also home to two professional football (soccer) clubs - Bristol Rovers FC and Bristol City FC. | ||
| + | ==Education== | ||
It is now the location of a prestigious university. | It is now the location of a prestigious university. | ||
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[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]] | [[Category:UK Towns and Cities]] | ||
Revision as of 11:48, May 25, 2007
Whilst there are a number of large and attractive Bristols in the USA (the largest being in Connecticut), the most sizeable and oldest city called Bristol is in England - it is the sixth largest city in England in terms of population, and the largest in the West country, with a population of over 400,000.
History
In medieval times it was one of the most important port cities in England, and in the 18th century a significant centre of the slave trade.
John Cabot sailed from Bristol to discover Newfoundland.
In the 19th century Bristol lost its maritime significance, since the larger ships coming into use could no longer navigate the several miles of river required to reach its docks.
Bristol owes much to its association with Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the engineer who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the SS Great Britain and Temple Meads Station.
Sport
Bristol RFC is one of England's largest Ruby Union clubs, with the mojority of its recent history spent in the top flight of the English league. The city is also home to two professional football (soccer) clubs - Bristol Rovers FC and Bristol City FC.
Education
It is now the location of a prestigious university.