In 2009, the ballpark population of Bristol was 433,100, with a larger urban area of 1,070,000 in 2007. It is the 8th largest city in the UK and is the unofficial capital of the West Country of England. It obtained the Royal Charter in 1155 and county status was granted in 1373. HistoricBath, Gloucester and Cardiff are its closest cities. Bordering Bristol are the counties of Somerset and Gloucestershire. There has been a living populace in the Bristol area dating back around 60,000 years, the Paleolithic time. This has been shown by archaeological finds.
Bristol was created around the River Avon and the short coastline of the River Severn Estuary and so developing a substantial boating and shipping heritage. The primary industries in the thirteenth century were shipbuilding and manufacturing. Later in the fifteenth century, trading spread to Ireland and Iceland. Then in the sixteen century, trading spread further abroad to Spain and the Americas.
Bristol Cathedral was formerly known as the Abbey of St Augustine and dates back to 1140. Trade in slavery amongst UK and the Americas was established in the seventeenth century. Slave trading was abolished in 1807. The Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Temple Meads Station were planned and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, thus creating a firm link between the Victorian Engineer and the city. Brunel was voted one of the most influential citizens in Britain's history in 2002.
In 1909, the University of Bristol was established and then in 1992, the city's polytechnic became the Unversity of the West of England. The latter now one of the country's leading learning centres for media studies and design.
A bid to cripple England's shipping routes in the south-west was made in World War II by the German Luftwaffe. They violently bombed the city centre. It was an attempt to stultify England's shipping routes in the country's south-west. The city of Bristol was remade in the 60s. The reconstruction comprised road expansion and tower blocks.
An great placefor looking around the West Country is Bristol. The city is culturally vibrant and has a variety of events and attraction.
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* At-Bristol looks through the functions of our world. Plus explores is a programme of different exhibitions - from animation to flight, illusions and sport!
* Bristol Zoo Gardens is the fifth oldest zoo outside a capital city and also the 5th oldest in the world.
* Blue Reef Aquarium encloses living corals, seahorse, puffer fish, and amongst other flora and fauna, tropical sharks.
* Brunel's SS Great Britain is the world's original steam-powered, iron hulled, screw propeller-driven passenger liner. Made by Brunel in 1843, the ship is now preserved in a dry-dock next to the city's floating harbour.
* Clifton Suspension Bridge: possibly Bristol's most famous landmark, Brunel's 19th century suspension bridge spans the outstanding Avon Gorge at a height of 75m.
* Cabot Circus - this gives tourists to the city centre with over 120 shops, including 15 major flagship stores.
* Bristol Museum and Art Gallery - the main museum in Bristol.
* Ferry Boat Company has options from a circular trip tour; hopping on or off or just getting from A to B and to numerous harbour-side attractions.
* Pirate Walks is a guided walking circuit, taking one hour, of Bristol's historic harbour-side. There are tours on foot of Bristol's Maritime History through the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
* Clifton Downs and Observatory - The Downs is a vast undeveloped spot within Bristol, with views over the Avon Gorge and suspension bridge. The top of the Downs is the position of the Observatory. It houses a camera obscura and inside has a cave leading to an observation point though a straight cliff face.
*Bristol to Bath Railway cycle path is on a no longer used railway line from central Bristol to Bath.
Some Festivals, etc:
* Bristol Balloon Festival
- St Pauls Carnival
: Bristol Balloon Fiesta
* Bristol Open Doors Day
* Venn Festival
* Mayfest
- Festival of Ideas
: Bristol Harbour Festival
* Soil Association Organic Food Festival
: Bristol International Kite Festival
Bristol was created around the River Avon and the short coastline of the River Severn Estuary and so developing a substantial boating and shipping heritage. The primary industries in the thirteenth century were shipbuilding and manufacturing. Later in the fifteenth century, trading spread to Ireland and Iceland. Then in the sixteen century, trading spread further abroad to Spain and the Americas.
Bristol Cathedral was formerly known as the Abbey of St Augustine and dates back to 1140. Trade in slavery amongst UK and the Americas was established in the seventeenth century. Slave trading was abolished in 1807. The Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Temple Meads Station were planned and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, thus creating a firm link between the Victorian Engineer and the city. Brunel was voted one of the most influential citizens in Britain's history in 2002.
In 1909, the University of Bristol was established and then in 1992, the city's polytechnic became the Unversity of the West of England. The latter now one of the country's leading learning centres for media studies and design.
A bid to cripple England's shipping routes in the south-west was made in World War II by the German Luftwaffe. They violently bombed the city centre. It was an attempt to stultify England's shipping routes in the country's south-west. The city of Bristol was remade in the 60s. The reconstruction comprised road expansion and tower blocks.
An great placefor looking around the West Country is Bristol. The city is culturally vibrant and has a variety of events and attraction.
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* At-Bristol looks through the functions of our world. Plus explores is a programme of different exhibitions - from animation to flight, illusions and sport!
* Bristol Zoo Gardens is the fifth oldest zoo outside a capital city and also the 5th oldest in the world.
* Blue Reef Aquarium encloses living corals, seahorse, puffer fish, and amongst other flora and fauna, tropical sharks.
* Brunel's SS Great Britain is the world's original steam-powered, iron hulled, screw propeller-driven passenger liner. Made by Brunel in 1843, the ship is now preserved in a dry-dock next to the city's floating harbour.
* Clifton Suspension Bridge: possibly Bristol's most famous landmark, Brunel's 19th century suspension bridge spans the outstanding Avon Gorge at a height of 75m.
* Cabot Circus - this gives tourists to the city centre with over 120 shops, including 15 major flagship stores.
* Bristol Museum and Art Gallery - the main museum in Bristol.
* Ferry Boat Company has options from a circular trip tour; hopping on or off or just getting from A to B and to numerous harbour-side attractions.
* Pirate Walks is a guided walking circuit, taking one hour, of Bristol's historic harbour-side. There are tours on foot of Bristol's Maritime History through the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
* Clifton Downs and Observatory - The Downs is a vast undeveloped spot within Bristol, with views over the Avon Gorge and suspension bridge. The top of the Downs is the position of the Observatory. It houses a camera obscura and inside has a cave leading to an observation point though a straight cliff face.
*Bristol to Bath Railway cycle path is on a no longer used railway line from central Bristol to Bath.
Some Festivals, etc:
* Bristol Balloon Festival
- St Pauls Carnival
: Bristol Balloon Fiesta
* Bristol Open Doors Day
* Venn Festival
* Mayfest
- Festival of Ideas
: Bristol Harbour Festival
* Soil Association Organic Food Festival
: Bristol International Kite Festival
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