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Bristol

The city of Bristol straddles the River Avon with a prosperous maritime history and industrial heritage. Its former city-centre port is now a cultural hub. Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the Avon Gorge linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it is a grade I listed landmark. SS Great Britain designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel was the first iron-hulled and propeller driven ocean liner and is moored as a museum. John Cabot sailed from Bristol to North America in 1497 and Bristol has its very own replica of his ship The Matthew.
The city of Bristol straddles the River Avon with a prosperous maritime history and industrial heritage. Its former city-centre port is now a cultural hub. Clifton Suspension Bridge spans the Avon Gorge linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it is a grade I listed landmark. SS Great Britain designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel was the first iron-hulled and propeller driven ocean liner and is moored as a museum. John Cabot sailed from Bristol to North America in 1497 and Bristol has its very own replica of his ship The Matthew.
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