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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, and the largest in the [[West country]], with a population of over 400,000.

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.

[[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol to discover [[Newfoundland]].

[[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol to discover [[Newfoundland]].

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]].

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]].

The city is home to three football clubs - Bristol Rovers FC, Bristol City FC and Bristol Strokers FC.  

Bristol RFC is one of England's largest [[Ruby 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.  

It is now the location of a prestigious university.

It is now the location of a prestigious university.

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[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]