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'''Bristol''' (derived from the Old English ''Brycgstow'' - "the place at the bridge") 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.
'''Bristol''' (derived from the Old English ''Brycgstow'' - "the place at the bridge") is the sixth largest city in [[England]] in terms of population, and the largest in the Southwest. It has a population of over 400,000 within the City proper, and over 550,000 in the greater metropolitan area.
==History==
==History==
In [[1497]] [[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol and explored North America.
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.
The city is commonly linked with famous engineer [[Isambard Kingdom Brunel]] who was responsible for many of the city's famous structures including the Clifton suspension bridge, the Portbury Dock, and the Great Western railway which linked Bristol to [[London]].
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==
==Sport==
Bristol RFC is one of England's largest [[Rugby Union]] clubs, with the majority 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 majority 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==