Bristol - Wikipedia
WEBBristol received a royal charter in 1155 and was historically divided between Gloucestershire and Somerset until 1373 when it became a county corporate. From the 13th to the 18th century, Bristol was among the top three English cities, after London, in …
Bristol | History, Points of Interest, & County | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Bristol, city and unitary authority, southwestern England. It was part of the historic counties of Gloucestershire and Somerset until the creation of the county of Bristol (1373–1974) and then of the county of Avon (1974–96). When the county of Avon was abolished, Bristol became a unitary authority.
Somerset | England, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · It is bordered to the northwest by the Bristol Channel, to the north by Gloucestershire, to the east by Wiltshire, to the southeast by Dorset, and to the southwest by Devon. Taunton, in west-central Somerset, is the county town (seat). Somerset, England. The administrative, geographic, and historic …
History of Bristol - Wikipedia
WEBBristol is a city with a population of nearly half a million people in south west England, situated between Somerset and Gloucestershire on the tidal River Avon. It has been among the country's largest and most economically and culturally important cities for …
Somerset - Wikipedia
WEBIt is bordered by the Bristol Channel, Gloucestershire, and Bristol to the north, Wiltshire to the east and the north-east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. The largest settlement is the city of Bath, and the county town is Taunton.
Visit Bristol - Bristol's Official Tourist Information Site
WEBPlan your visit to lively yet laid-back Bristol and find a city bursting with character, centuries-old heritage and an irrepressible creative zeal.
Bristol – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBristol borders the counties of Somerset and Gloucestershire and is near the historic cities of Bath to the southeast, Gloucester to the north and Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, to the northwest. The city was built around the River Avon, and has a short coastline on the estuary of the River Severn where it flows into the Bristol Channel.
The 15 best things to do in Bristol - Lonely Planet
WEBJan 23, 2022 · One meander through the colorful streets of Bristol and you’ll be hooked on the city’s passion for creativity. Historic harbor sites, exciting street art and vibrant food await in the Southwest England city of Bristol.
All About Bristol - VisitBristol.co.uk
WEBFind out about Bristol's fascinating history and heritage, about why Bristol is such a green city, and about all the things that make Bristol famous. Or, discover what has been made in Bristol, the fascinating connections between Bristol and The USA and why Bristol is a UNESCO City of Film in our Film and TV section.
Must-see attractions Bristol, Bristol, Bath & Somerset - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Bristol including Brunel's SS Great Britain, M Shed, and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
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