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==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.  

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

In [[1497]] [[John Cabot]] sailed from Bristol and accidentally discovered [[Newfoundland]].

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.