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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.

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.  

It is now the location of a prestigious university.

It is now the location of a prestigious university.