Welcome to Bristol
Bristol is located in South-west England, in the county of Bristol. Bristol is situated 169 km west of London. Bristol has a population 400 000 of inhabitants and has 6th the biggest dencity of population in England.
Bristol was very important commercial port in the past. At present the aircraft industry partakes in economy of Bristol. The centum of Bristol, where docks were situated, was repaired and it´s centre of culture of Bristol nowadays.
- Bristol area - 110 km2
- Bristol density of population - 3 599 /km²
- Bristol Ceremonial county - Bristol
- Bristol city is administrated in Birmingham City Council
There are some basic information about Bristol and let´s have a look on history, culture and eduaction and sport...
Bristol History
Bristol has very long history, this region was settled in Palaeolithic era, 60 000 years ago. Bristol became rich and developed town in Middle Ages. But there was the Black Death in 14th century, when Bristol lost a lot of his inhabitants. Bristol recovered his position of rich and flouring city in 17th century (slave trade). If you want more information about Bristol - READ MORE
Bristol Sights
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Bristol Theatre Royal from year 1766
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Bristol Coopers' Hall from year1743.
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Bristol City Museum
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Bristol Art Gallery with a lot of archaeological collections
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Bristol Red Maids' School- the oldest boarding school for girls in the UK (1643).
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Bristol Twin cities:
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Hannover, Germany (1947)
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Bordeaux, France (1947)
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Porto, Portugal (1984)