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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. |
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| − | 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. | + | ==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. |
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| | [[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol to discover [[Newfoundland]]. | | [[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol to discover [[Newfoundland]]. |
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| | 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]]. |
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| − | The city is home to three football clubs - Bristol Rovers FC, Bristol City FC and Bristol Strokers FC. | + | ==Sport== |
| | + | 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. |
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| | + | ==Education== |
| | 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]] |