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Line 1: − 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.+ + − + − 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== − + + − {{stub}}
correcting parody and inaccuracies
'''Bristol''' is in [[England]] - it is the sixth largest city in England in terms of population, and the largest in the Southwest, with a population of over 400,000 within the City proper, and over 550,000 in the greater metropolitan area.
==History==
==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.
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.
In [[1497]] [[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol and accidentally discovered [[Newfoundland]].
In [[1497]] [[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol and explored North America.
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.
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.
==Sport==
Bristol RFC is one of England's largest [[Rugby 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.
Bristol RFC is one of England's largest [[Rugby 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==
==Education==
It is now the location of a prestigious university.
It is now the location of the prestigious University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.
[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]
[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]