History of Bristol - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of Bristol. Bristol is a city with a population of nearly half a million people in south west England, situated between Somerset and Gloucestershire on the tidal River Avon. It has been among the country's largest and most economically and culturally important cities for eight centuries.
Bristol | History, Points of Interest, & County | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · History. The medieval town of Bristol was incorporated in 1155. The harbour was improved in 1247 by diverting the Frome to the west and building a stone bridge at the point of its former confluence with the Avon.
Bristol - Wikipedia
WEBBristol has a long history of trade, originally exporting wool cloth and importing fish, wine, grain and dairy products; [159] later imports were tobacco, tropical fruits and plantation goods. Major imports are motor vehicles, grain, …
Bristol's hidden history: the sites you didn't know existed
WEB4 days ago · This was until 11 April 1941, when the Luftwaffe's Good Friday air raid snatched the system away in one foul blow. The Bristol Blitz set the central city on fire, and a bomb dropped on St Philip's ...
Timeline of Bristol - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Bristol, England. Prior to 16th century. 803 – St James' Priory founded. [1] ca.1000 – A Saxon settlement began to grow up at the junction of the rivers Frome and Avon. [2] 1009 – Market active. [3] 12th C. – College Green created. [2] 1129 – St James' Priory founded. [2]
The History of Bristol - VisitBristol.co.uk
WEBDiscover. About Bristol. History of Bristol. The rich and eventful history of Bristol stretches back over many centuries. We have detailed some of Bristol’s history in the timeline below. JUMP TO: Roman Bristol. Bristol in the Saxon, Norman and Medieval periods. Tudor and Elizabethan Bristol (1485-1603) English Civil War (1642 – 1651)
Bristol's hidden history: the sites you didn't know existed - BBC
WEBA city of protest: Bristol’s history of resistance. Hidden city stories told through virtual tour. 1930s city centre to be rebuilt in virtual reality. History. Bristol. Clifton. Social history.
History of Bristol - DiscoverBristol.co.uk
WEBHistory in Bristol. By the 14th century Bristol was England's third-largest town (after London and York), with perhaps 15-20,000 inhabitants on the eve of the Black Death of 1348-49.
Bristol's heritage | The city of Bristol | University of Bristol
WEBBristol was officially founded in 1155 and known as Brigstow, or 'the place at the bridge'. The river Avon runs through the city, as well as several other rivers, so bridges are still a major feature of Bristol's landscape today.
Bristol Archives | Bristol Museums
WEBExplore Bristol’s history, and the British Empire & Commonwealth Collection, through historic records, photographs and film. Home to ten centuries of history: we collect and preserve Bristol's archives (and the British Empire & Commonwealth Collection) for current and future generations.