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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.
In mediaeval times it was one of the most important port cities in England, and in the 18th century a significant centre of the [[slave]] trade.
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]].