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  Bristol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1373 Edward III of England proclaimed "that the said town of Bristol withall be a County by itself and called the county of Bristol for ever", but maps usually instead show it as part of Gloucestershire, and as the city spilled south of the river, it took the county with it.
Bristol indymedia is a resource for Bristols anarchist and activist community and it the 6th largest website associated with the city.
Bristol is home to two major institutions of higher education: the University of Bristol, a "redbrick" chartered in 1909, and the University of the West of England, formerly Bristol Polytechnic, which gained university status in 1992.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bristol   (3133 words)

  
 Bristol City F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bristol City is a football club in Bristol, England, which plays in Football League One.
City's derby rivals are Bristol Rovers and there is considerable antipathy between the sides and supporters.
Three games into the 2005-2006 season City were one of only two clubs in the entire league without a goal; the drought ended abruptly in their fourth game, with three goals in the first quarter hour of a 4-2 victory over Port Vale.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bristol_City   (994 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Bristol, city, England (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Points of interest in Bristol include the 14th-century church of St. Mary Redcliffe, known for its fine architecture; a 14th-century cathedral (rebuilt 1868–88) with a Norman chapter house and gateway; the Merchant Venturers' Almshouses; University Tower; and some notable examples of Regency architecture.
From Bristol the explorers John Cabot and his son Sebastian (to whom there is a monument on Brandon Hill) sailed to Newfoundland and America.
Bristol was active in the colonial triangular trade: English goods went to Africa; African slaves to the West Indies; and West Indian sugar, rum, and tobacco to Bristol.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/BristolEng.html   (466 words)

  
 Learn more about Bristol in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bristol is a city in south-western England, administered by a Unitary Authority since the abolition (1996) of the County of Avon.
With a population of 381,000 in the 2001 census, Bristol is England's eighth, and Britain's eleventh most populous city after London (7,172,000), Birmingham (977,000), Leeds (715,000), Glasgow (618,000), Sheffield (513,000), Belfast (500,000) Bradford (468,000), Edinburgh (448,000) and Liverpool (439,000)) and Manchester (392,000).
The city is connected by road on an east-west axis from London to Wales by the M4 motorway, and on a north-southwest axis from Birmingham to Exeter by the M5 motorway.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /b/br/bristol.html   (1731 words)

  
 DECD: Town/City Profile: Bristol
The City of Bristol’s Website notes: "From clock making, spring making, and ball bearing industries to the high-tech sportscasting and recycling businesses, Bristol has shown a steady, firm capability to grow and change with the world that surrounds it." Bristol is the ninth largest city in Connecticut with a population of 60,062.
Bristol is also considered the "Mum City" of the United States because of the many chrysanthemums grown and sold.
Bristol offers museums, the oldest amusement park in the country at Lake Compounce and is also known around the world as home to ESPN, the popular sports network, and the home of the Northeastern Regional Little League Headquarters.
www.ct.gov /ecd/cwp/view.asp?a=1106&q=250834   (628 words)

  
 Bristol (UK)
The historic city of Bristol is the largest urban area in southwest England, providing a centre of industry, commerce, education, and culture.
Bristol will be working closely with the national government and their DIRECTS (Demonstration of Interoperable Road-user End to end Charging and Telematics Systems) trial which is being carried out with the city of Leeds and looks at distance-based charging for HGVs.
Bristol City Council is the local authority for the City of Bristol, with responsibility for all public services including transport and urban planning.
www.progress-project.org /Progress/bristol.html   (1355 words)

  
 Visit Bristol
Bristol is an exciting city, overflowing with intriguing, traditional and occasionally off the wall things to do and see.
Bristol's heritage estates - Ashton Court and Blaise Castle - are also beautiful at this time of year.
Bristol Zoo Gardens houses over 400 exotic and endangered species including Kintana, the first aye aye to be bred in the UK and Namoki, an adorable baby gorilla.
www.visitbristol.co.uk   (281 words)

  
 Bristol, England
Bristol was incorporated as a town in 1055, and the harbour was created in 1247.
Bristol is traditionally associated with the wine trade, and the world-famous firm Harvey's.
Bristol Doors Open Day - now in its ninth year - is the day when many of Bristol's most significant contemporary and historic buildings open their doors to the general public.
www.xciv.org /~andy/bristol   (2718 words)

  
 City of Bristol, CT - Home
We are the ninth largest city in the state, with country landscapes of open land as well as friendly neighborhoods lined with sidewalks.
Bristol is situated in Central Connecticut, twenty miles south-west of Hartford with easy access to all major highways.
The Bristol community is active in the Arts, a wide range of sporting activities and preserving our city’s rich history of architecture, revolutionary clock making and general manufacturing.
www.ci.bristol.ct.us   (239 words)

  
 GENUKI: Genealogical research information about Bristol, Gloucestershire
Bristol returns 4 members to Parliament - 4 divisions, viz., West, North, East, and South, 1 member for each division; the parliamentary limits were extended in 1885 so as to include the local government districts of St George, Horfield, and Stapleton, and an additional part of the parish of Bedminster.
Edward III made Bristol a "City and County" in 1373, although today, and in recent times past, it is not generally considered to be both.
Bristol History.com has a number of short factual stories connected with the City of Bristol, and the area of Kingswood Forest.
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/GLS/Bristol   (1667 words)

  
 Bristol - the student city   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bristol is a city for those who love the arts - The Watershed, The Cube and Arnolfini offer contemporary art exhibitions, music and cinema.
Bristol is also home to the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum, a new national museum presenting the rise and fall of the British Empire and the emergence of the modern Commonwealth.
Located in the south west of England, Bristol is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within easy reach of coastal resorts and national parks such as the Cotswolds, Exmoor and the Brecon Beacons.
www.uwe.ac.uk /bristol   (365 words)

  
 Bristol Legible City
Bristol Legible City has won two awards: the Regional Planning Award and the Royal Town Planning Institute Award for Innovation in February 2002.
At-Bristol have commented that it has not been beneficial for their leisure and tourism.
Bristol Chamber of Commerce welcomes the clutter reduction programme, although in its April 2002 Newsletter, it stated the ‘proliferation of new commercial signs’ makes this difficult to implement.
www.bristollegiblecity.info /results.html   (1402 words)

  
 Photographic Tour of the City of Bristol
Bristol is a varied and vibrant city with a 900 year old history.
Many open spaces, parks, rivers and woodland are peppered throughout the city providing dynamic views and a sense of freedom.
Bristol, the eighth largest city in the UK has a population of over 400,000 and a diverse cultural background.
www.bristol-link.co.uk /tour/tour-1.htm   (87 words)

  
 Bristol Hotels, hotels in Bristol : City Inn
City Inn Bristol hotel, overlooking Temple Gardens, combines a passion for modern design and innovation with contemporary living.
Close to the city's vibrant centre and ideally located opposite Temple Quay and a 2 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads railway station, the hotel provides the perfect location from which to explore the city.
Whether you are staying in Bristol for business or a weekend break, City Inn provides the space to live, work and relax.
www.cityinn.com /bristol   (241 words)

  
 Bristol Houses and Homes For Sale as Real Estate Hartford County
The city is home to some 60,000 residents who enjoy the city’s excellent quality of life that includes award-winning schools, low crime rates, a top-rated 250-bed hospital, a pro-business environment and scenic beauty.
The cost of living in Bristol is extremely low when compared to other metropolitan areas in the region.
The city is also home to Lake Compounce, the first family-oriented amusement park in the nation.
www.bristol-homes-for-sale.com   (345 words)

  
 City of Bristol -- Welcome to Bristol, SD!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bristol is located in the northeast part of South Dakota, along US Highway 12, which recently expanded to a new 4-lane known as the Dakota Expressway.
Bristol is a part of the Yellowstone Trail, which once was a wagon track guided by yellow paint marks on telephone poles and rocks.
The Bristol City Council will meet on Monday, October 3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
www.bristol.govoffice2.com   (187 words)

  
 City of Bristol College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Welcome to the City of Bristol College a Beacon College with excellence status awarded by the department for learning and skills.
As the largest Further and Higher Education College in the region we are able to offer you thousands of exciting learning opportunities.
City of Bristol College Tel: 0117 312 5000 Fax: 0117 312 5050 Minicom: 0117 312 5503
www.cityofbristol.ac.uk   (82 words)

  
 City Of Bristol Rowing Club - The Habourside, Avon
City of Bristol Rowing Club (CBRC) has been rowing in the Bristol Harbourside for 50 years, rowing has been an active sport in the area for much longer.
Its roots are in the docker's social clubs in the era when the harbourside was a working dock, and has in recent years evolved into a highly successful and competitive club.
The club has been rowing in the Bristol Harbourside for 50 years, rowing and sculling have been active sports in the area for much longer.
www.bristolrowing.co.uk   (547 words)

  
 BBC - Bristol - City Views - YOUR views of Bristol
Bristol Harbourside is becoming the place to be seen in Bristol.
The area is the old dockland area of Bristol.
From the Bristol Harbour Cam you can see the Harbourside, The Watershed and parts of the new at-Bristol site.
www.bbc.co.uk /bristol/content/cityviews/webcams/harbourside.shtml   (116 words)

  
 Bristol City Mad - the definitive Bristol City website. Independent news and stats from footymad.net
The game between Bristol City and Tranmere Rovers in the League One on Saturday 15th October 2005 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.
City have extended the trial of Brazilian goalkeeper Adriano Basso.
FootyMad attempt to assist you with their form guide as Bristol City take on Hartlepool United in a League One match on Saturday 1st October 2005 at 15:00.
www.bristolcity-mad.co.uk   (440 words)

  
 City of Bristol Volleyball Club -- Bristol -- England
We are a Bristol based volleyball club that caters to all skill levels, from professionals to beginners.
The City of Bristol Volleyball Club celebrated a huge success at this year's Southwest Championships (Weymouth, May 15th and 16th).
City of Bristol Volleyball Club hopes to elevate the profile of volleyball both locally and in the UK.
www.cityofbristolvc.org.uk   (256 words)

  
 Bristol City | Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Luke Wilkshire speaks to Bristol City World after firing the only goal in City's victory over Tranmere Rovers at Ashton Gate.
City's Coca-Cola League One clash with Tranmere Rovers at Ashton Gate will be broadcast exclusively live over the internet on Bristol City World.
Luke Wilkshire speaks exclusively to Bristol City World about his hopes of playing World Cup football in Germany next year.
www.bcfc.co.uk   (302 words)

  
 The Internet Football Grounds Guide - Ashton Gate, Bristol City FC
A day out at Bristol City, in line with the general improvement in football, is now far more enjoyable for away fans than it once was.
Neil Le Milliere a visiting Exeter City supporter adds '"don't try and walk it from the station unless you really have to and then allow at least 3/4s of an hour for the journey".
As it is very high up the views are superb' For further information on Bristol Tourist attractions then visit the At-Bristol website.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/park/yfh45/bristolc.htm   (1165 words)

  
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The City of Bristol Tennessee has 30.417 square miles and a population of 25,259.
On behalf of the men and women of the Bristol Tennessee Police Department, thank you for taking the time to learn more about your local law enforcement agency.
This department has been fortunate to attract some of the best and brightest individuals to serve the City of Bristol, and we approach our duties with a commitment to improving the quality of life for our residents.
www.bristoltn.org /police   (352 words)

  
 Visiting at-Bristol
From there it is a 20 minute walk, a 10 minute bus ride (8/508 or 9/509) or a 5 minute taxi ride to city centre (The Centre).
If you are planning a visit to Bristol please call the Coach Hotline on 0117 922 2975 for up to date progress on coach parking.
At-Bristol Parking: The At-Bristol underground car park is now open from 6.30am to 00.30am.
www.at-bristol.org.uk /visit   (476 words)

  
 About Bristol, England, UK - History, Architecture, Churches, Statues, Landmarks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
About Bristol is a series of pictorial tours designed to show both well-known and lesser-known aspects of Bristol, and to provide a few facts about this historic English city and county.
About Bristol's photographic tours include the old city, the city centre, historic churches, architecture, and Bristol's maritime connections.
About Bristol is a pictorial tour with facts of the historic English city and county Bristol, UK.
www.about-bristol.co.uk   (210 words)

  
 Bristol city football club
Any comments about Bristol City on the net "unofficially ", will be most welcome.
Thorpe looked for the first time in a City shirt like a man worth £1m and on this display we can perhaps afford to take our time spending the money from Wolves, and wish Ade every success.
I have nothing against MB but at present Tinman and Brennan seem to be on exactly the same wavelength and City have looked a constant threat down the left as evidenced by his scintillating 30 minutes on Saturday.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/redrobins   (833 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: Full-time Report - Bristol City v Bristol Rovers
Bristol City went behind to a Marcus Bignot strike after just 27 seconds but hit back to claim a 3-2 victory in the 87th Bristol league derby.
Six minutes later Beadle headed City in front and they began to pour forward with new-found belief.
City's attacking style paid off as Tony Thorpe made it 3-1 with a header in the 74th minute after a surging run and teasing cross from Matt Hill.
www.soccernet.com /england/2000/20001222/reports/bristolcity_bristolrovers_full.html   (183 words)

  
 Bristol Indymedia
At noon, students from the Bristol Students Colombia Solidarity Campaign carried a coffin through the Students’ Union and placed it on the steps outside, to bring this tragic incident to the attention of students at the freshers fair.
Highlights this year include South Bristol's first ever local beer festival at the Tobacco Factory, a new sausage created especially for the week by Southville's Mr Sausage, Bob Wherlock, organic baby food available at the Natural Nursery, a Fungus Foray, English Wine tasting, Cookery Classes and a Festival of Food at Windmill Hill City Farm.
Bristol is playing host to Card-Carrying Republican, former Marine Intelligence officer, former UN Weapons Inspector and prominent anti-Iraq war critic, Meena writes; He took on the entire political and media establishment of the US virtually single-handed in the run-up the 2003 Iraq war in persistently maintaining that Iraq did not pose a serious WMD threat.
bristol.indymedia.org   (1946 words)

  
 Bristols City Museum and Art Gallery on AboutBritain.com
Bristol's major museum and art gallery houses an outstanding and diverse range of objects, from sea dinosaurs to magnificent art.
At-Bristol is a unique destination bringing science, nature and art to life.
The location of Jurys Bristol Hotel is uniquely beautiful, with an unrivalled site along the river quayside in the heart of the city centre.
www.aboutbritain.com /BristolCityMuseum.htm   (714 words)

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