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Bristol became a city in 1542 and trade across the Atlantic developed. The city was captured by Royalist troops and then recaptured for Parliament during the English Civil War. During the 17th and 18th centuries the transatlantic slave trade and the Industrial Revolution brought further prosperity.
Vor 5 Tagen · 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
History of Bristol. The rich and eventful martime history of Bristol stretches back over many centuries. The original town was listed in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle of 1051 as a port trading regularly with Ireland. Bristol played an extremely important role in sea trade for hundreds of years following this, but as the scale of business and trade ...
Bristol 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 tax receipts.
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14. März 2021 · Learn about the origins, development, and features of Bristol, a historic town in the West of England. Discover its trade, culture, landmarks, and people from the Saxon period to the present day.
Geschichte. Blick auf Bristol Bridge und Schlosspark. Die Stadt Brycgstow ( Altenglisch, der Ort an der Brücke) existierte bereits zu Beginn des 11. Jahrhunderts und erhielt unter normannischer Herrschaft eine der stärksten Burgen in Südengland. Im 12.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Bristol, England. Prior to 16th century. 803 – St James' Priory founded. [1] ca.1000 – A Saxon settlement began to grow up at the junction of the rivers Frome and Avon. [2] 1009 – Market active. [3] 12th C. – College Green created. [2] 1129 – St James' Priory founded. [2]
