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Bristol

Bristol is one of the most populated cities in the United Kingdom. Although Bristol is technically a city, it was given ceremonial county status in 1373. Before this, Bristol was part of Gloucestershire county.

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Do you need a passport to fly from Bristol to Newcastle?

In theory you don't. However, because of increased security in recent years, airlines insist on an acceptable form of photo ID before you are allowed to board an aircraft. A valid passport is the most acceptable form of ID. Check with the airline that you intend to travel with and ask if they will accept anything else if you haven't got a passport.

When did the slave trade begin in Bristol?

The first records of slaves in England was recorded by means of art. In the 15th century Africans were depicted in European art as musicians, laborers and artisans. By the 1590s it was a European status symbol to have Africans amongst your slaves. The other laborers were white slaves or were servants.

What county is Bristol UK in?

Bristol is its own county, often known as City of Bristol. It was formerly in the county of Avon, but that no longer exists, despite almost every online form suggesting it does!

What is the motto of University of Bristol?

University of Bath's motto is 'Generatim discite cultus'.

Did the Romans invade Bristol?

Many facts about Roman Britain were documented by ancient historians, such as the conquest of southern England by the general Aulus Plautus and emperor Claudius in 43 and of northern England in 76 by General Agricola who was sent by emperor Vespasian, Boudicca's revolt against the Romans in 60 or 61 AD, the Roman military campaigns in Scotland, the construction of Hadrian's Wall by emperor Hadrian in 120 and the Antonine Wall by emperor Antoninus Pius in 142, Camolodunum being the first capital of Roman Britannia and its being replaced by Londinium (London), Eboracum (York ) being the headquarters of the Roman army in the north and becoming the capital of Britannia inferior, Londinium becoming the capital of Britannia inferior, Britain becoming part of a breakaway empire (the Gallic Empire) for 14 years (260-47), Constantine the Great starting his military career in Britannia in 305 and his being proclaimed emperor of the western part of the Roman Empire in York in 306, the withdrawal of the Roman legions from the island in 407-410, and plenty more.

Reminders of Roman rule in Britain are the Roman baths in the city of Bath, the roman remains which are found all the time in London, Hadrian's Wall, which is in great part still intact, some remains of the Antonine Wall, the remains of Roman forts, aqueducts and roads and continuous archaeological finds, including finds of Roman coins.

The name Britain is derived from the Latin name for this island: Britannia.

What was the Population in Bristol UK in 1990?

The census is only taken every 10 years, so in 1991 it was 392,200. Lots of interesting stats from 1991 and 2001 on this link.

When did Siege of Bristol happen?

Siege of Bristol happened on 1326-10-26.

How many nautical miles Bristol to Gibraltar?

Bristol, England - Gibraltar, Gibraltar

1070 mi = 929.8 nautical miles

What is time in Bristol UK?

The time in England is British Summer Time (BST/UTC+1) from the last Sunday of March at 01:00 UTC until the last Sunday of October at 01:00 UTC and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC) during the rest of the year.

When was Bristol Water created?

Bristol Water was created on 1846-07-16.

What shocking news did the commander of the Bristol ship bring Hester?

Roger Chillingsworth is following them for revenge and is boarding their ship to England.

Is keynsham in Bristol?

Yes it's. Keynsham is an area in Bristol like Which church and Hartcliffe.

Is Bristol board the same as oak tag?

Bristol board is made in Bristol, England. Oak Tag is American, probably the same, or very similar, but cannot be called Bristol board.

How far from Bristol parkway train station to church road Bristol?

There are several roads in and around Bristol with the name Church Road.


Bristol Parkway Station to Church Road, Hanham is 7.1 miles


Bristol Parkway Station to Church Road, Redfield is 6.9 miles


Bristol Parkway Station to Church Road, Stoke Bishop is 6 miles


There are a few others all within 10 miles of Bristol Parkway Station.

Who sang the National Anthem for the March 20 2011 Nascar race at Bristol?

On March 20, 2011, Billy Ray Cyrus sang the National Anthem at Bristol Motor Speedway.