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	Bristol Harbour Railway and Industrial Museum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The railway, which reopened in 2000, was a branch of the Great Western Railway and operates on selected weekends between the Museum and the SS Great Britain on standard gauge track for half a mile.
		At the height of the harbour's industrial use, the Bristol Harbour Railway had branches on Prince's Wharf on the south and Canons Marsh on the north side of the harbour.
		On the south side of the harbour the railway crosses Spike Island, the narrow strip of land between the Harbour and the River Avon, and clings to the side of the river as far as the junction with the northern branch at the Cumberland Basin.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bristol_Harbour_Railway (573 words)

	Bristol - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		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 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.
		Bristol was never well served by suburban railways, though the line to Avonmouth and Severn Beach survived the Beeching Axe and is still in operation today, while the line to Portishead has recently reopened to freight traffic.
	open-encyclopedia.com /Bristol (2032 words)

	Bristol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Bristol is an English city and county and one of the two administrative centres of South West England (the other being Plymouth).
		Bristol is the home of a regional morning newspaper, the, a local evening paper, the and a weekly free newspaper, the.
		Bristol was never well served by suburban railways, though the Severn Beach Line to Avonmouth and Severn Beach survived the Beeching Axe and is still in operation today.
	www.kernersville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Bristol (2815 words)

	Bristol [Definition]
		Bristol, along with LiverpoolLiverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside in north west England, on the north side of the Mersey estuary....
		Bristol city centreThe central area of the city of Bristol, South West England, is the area south of the central ring road and north of the Floating Harbour, bordered north by St Pauls and Easton, east by Temple Meads and Redcliffe, and west by Clifton and Cannon's Marsh....
		Bristol CathedralThe Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity is the Anglican cathedral in the English city of Bristol and is commonly known as Bristol Cathedral.
	www.wikimirror.com /Bristol (12857 words)

	Encyclopedia: Bristol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The town of Bristol (Brycgstow, Old English, the place at the bridge) was in existence by the beginning of the 11th Century, and under Norman rule acquired one of the strongest castles in southern England.
		Bristol is the home of a regional morning newspaper, the Western Daily Press, a local evening paper, the Evening Post and a weekly free newspaper, the Bristol Observer.
		Bristol indymedia is a resource for Bristols anarchist and activist community and it the 6th largest website associated with the city.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bristol (9616 words)

	Bristol
		Bristol is a port city in south-western England, on the River Avon.
		Long-standing plans for a light rail system in the Bristol area have so far come to nothing, and as a consequence public transport within the city is still largely bus based.
		It was called Harveys Bristol Cream and has taken the name of Bristol all over the world.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Bristol (2570 words)

	Bristol
		Each summer the grounds of Ashton Court to the west of the city play host to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, a major event for followers of the sport of hot-air ballooning in Britain.
		The Bristol Hippodrome is a larger theatre (1981 seats) which hosts national touring productions, while the 2000-seat Colston Hall is the city's main concert venue.
		The best-known feature of this dialect, unique to Bristol, is the Bristol L, in which an L sound is appended to words that end in a vowel sound.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/b/br/bristol.html (1895 words)

	VIRGINIA - Online Information article about VIRGINIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Of more recent construction is the Virginian railway, a project of H. Rogers, opened for traffic in 1909, which connects the coal region of West Virginia with Norfolk, crossing the southern part of the state from E. to W., and is designed chiefly for heavy freight traffic.
		In 1850 there were 384 M. of railway in Virginia; in 188o; 1839 in., and in 1890 it had nearly doubled, having increased to 3,359'54 m., a gain coincident with the newly awakened industrial activity of the Southern States and an era of railway building throughout this section.
		The railway mileage in 1900 was 3,789.58, and in January 1909 it was 4,348'53.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /VIR_WAT/VIRGINIA.html (8909 words)

	harbour
		As Bristol Harbour became commercialised, the river was dammed and lock gates fitted so that ships would remain afloat in the harbour and not 'take the ground' on each ebb tide.
		This is the traditional base in the Docks area where maintenance and repairs were carried out by the Bristol Harbour Staff.
		Bristol was an important trading port with connections to the tobacco and wine trade.
	www.farvis.com /harbour.htm (752 words)

	Fishguard & Rosslare Railway & Harbour Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Meanwhile, the LandNWR`s support of the GSandWR (Great Southern and Western Railway) was effective in holding the bulk of the Irish Sea Trade for Euston and its associates, and Paddington had to be content with a minor share in that traffic throughout the greater part of the 19 century.
		The WandWR, (Waterford and Wexford Railway) opened on the 24 June 1882, was worked by the DWandWR, (Dublin Wicklow and Wexford Railway) but its annual receipts per mile seldom exceeded £200, and in its best year an income of £1,854 was eroded by expenditure of £1,888.
		The GSandWR undertook to work the railway and harbour on the Irish side, and also agreed to press on Cork interests the advisability of getting a railway made to join up the standard gauge lines of that city.
	www.angelfire.com /ab7/heritage/miscfeatures/FishRoss2/FishRoss2.htm (1261 words)

	Bristol Hotels, hotels in Bristol : City Inn
		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.
		In addition to 167 guest rooms, City Inn Bristol boasts a cosy lounge bar, award-winning modern European cuisine in City CafÃ© and a stylish terrace overlooking Temple Gardens for relaxed alfresco dining.
		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 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In the 14th century Bristol was a major wool-exporting port.
		By the 17th century, the port was heavily involved in the slave trade and this resulted in Bristol becoming the second most important port in England after London.
		Bristol's harbour was fairly shallow and with a lack of industrial towns in the area, the town found it difficult to compete with other ports such as Liverpool.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /ITbristol.htm (379 words)

	Venue > Days Out Guide > Trains, Boats and Planes
		Like all these railways, the West Somerset has an elaborate timetable and fare structure as well as a load of regular and one-off special events (the train-borne fish and chip suppers and murder mystery evenings are especially popular), so phone or see website for details.
		Bristol's past as a manufacturing centre, with vehicles, aircraft, aero-engines and a very good walk-through display on the city's sea-going past, including the slave trade.
		The Bath and Bristol branch of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust run scheduled trips through some of the nicest countryside (and over some spectacular aqueducts) on their narrowboat, the Jubilee.
	www.venue.co.uk /dayso/dayso_trains.html (2818 words)

	Bristol University - Information Services - Isambard Kingdom Brunel archive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Report on the Chester and Holyhead Railway by Robert Stephenson.
		Project for Junction of Birmingham and Bristol Railways.
		Notes and calculations on various railways in the West and South Wales and other projects.
	www.bris.ac.uk /is/services/specialcollections/ikbrunel.html (534 words)

	Bristol Floating Harbour: Waterscape.com
		Over the past twenty years, Bristol's vast Floating Harbour docklands area has developed into one of the country's most exciting leisure, arts, water sports and entertainment centres.
		There are pick-up points on both sides of the harbour, from the swing bridge right up to Temple near the rail station.
		Other Bristol attractions include Bristol Zoo Gardens (0117 973 8951), Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery (0117 922 3571) and the new British Empire and Commonwealth Museum (0117 925 4980).
	www.waterscape.com /servicesdirectory/Bristol_Floating_Harbour (387 words)

	Museums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The museum is situated alongside the old Bristol Harbour Railway, a one-time broad gauge line.
		On exhibition inside are the remains of a Bristol and Exeter broad gauge coach, still wearing GWR livery.
		Further along the harbour is Brunel's SS Great Britain, at rest in the dry dock where it was constructed.
	www.broadgauge.org.uk /today/museums.html (748 words)

	Clifton Rocks railway Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society (BIAS)
		This was to raise public awareness of the railway and rally support for its full restoration.
		As part of the planning for the event, it was intended that the hoardings currently hiding the top of the station are removed, the railings repaired, the signage replicated and the area generally tidied up.
		This was centred on Bristol Docks and the Industrial Museum at Princes' Wharf where there was a Rally and Running Day on the Sunday.
	www.b-i-a-s.org.uk /rocks_railway_refurbishment.html (1848 words)

	Cotch dot net - bristol harbour railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		This section of the site is divided into sections by location, and includes Bristol, London, Dorset, Ireland, Cornwall, Somerset and Hampshire, with each sub-divided further into galleries.
		floating harbour: Floating Harbour, Bristol (1817 views; 119 bytes).
		bristol cathedral: Bristol Cathedral (224 views; 1482 bytes).
	www.steinsky.me.uk /Bristol_Harbour_Railway (6074 words)

	River Avon (Bristol): Waterscape.com
		From the Kennet and Avon Canal at Hanham Lock the River Avon runs for 13.75 miles to the Bristol Channel and then into open sea.
		The wonderful city of Bristol is steeped in maritime and engineering history, much of which is attributable to Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
		Bristol Docks have undergone modernisation and the famous 18th Century statue of Neptune, originally erected in the Temple area, is now part of a pedestrianised city centre.
	www.waterscape.com /River_Avon_(Bristol) (136 words)

	West Somerset Express - Issue 22 - May 2004
		The frames of ex GWR 2-8-0 3850 have now been moved to Tysley to be reunited with the boiler, the plan is for 3850 to return to the WSR when restoration is completed.
		Large prairie 4160 is now away at Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway for overhaul, return to the WSR is expected to be in about 15 months.
		This newsletter is independent of, and is not officially supported by, the West Somerset Railway plc or any of the affiliated organisations, unless specifically mentioned in the appropriate article.
	trainsferriesbuses.co.uk /issue22.htm (1192 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Days inn Bristol West is approximately 15 minutes from Bristol city centre and airport.
		On selected weekends enjoy a ride on the Bristol harbour railway, or enjoy a trip around the docks on the mayflower steam tug.
		Come and visit Bristol Zoo gardens a place where you can relax in beautiful landscaped gardens whilst enjoying the company of animals in their natural surroundings.
	www.eurhotels.co.uk /221958-Days-Inn-Bristol.aspx (922 words)

	Railway Attractions Directory - South West
		THE British Railway Modelling Directory on the Internet.
		Bringing you the ultimate in Online Information for the British Railway Modeller.
		With listings for Model Shops, Suppliers, Clubs, Exhibitions, Railway Attractions in the UK, and much more, this is your ONE STOP SOURCE for everything in MODEL RAILWAYS.
	www.ukmodelshops.co.uk /counties/attractions/southwest.html (175 words)

	Jezza's Guide to Bristol: culture, sports and attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Jezza's Guide to Bristol: culture, sports and attractions
		A guide to Bristol: theatres, arts venues, local sport, music, Bristol City Docks, Bristol City FC, fun links, secrets, lies & confusions, Bristol Tourism, Jeremy McNeill and lots of other stuff.
		You can also download them from the web, although this may take some time.
	www.hotwells.freeserve.co.uk /citydocks.html (98 words)

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