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1. www.britannica.com › place › DevonDevon | U.K., Map, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Devon, administrative, geographic, and historic county of England. It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. The Bristol Channel lies to the north, and the English Channel abuts it to the south. Devon, England.

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     Bristol, city and unitary authority, southwestern England....

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Bristol-EnglandBristol | History, Points of Interest, & County | Britannica

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   2 days ago · 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).

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4. www.britannica.com › place › WiltshireWiltshire | England, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Wiltshire, geographic and historic county and unitary authority of southern England. Wiltshire is situated on a low plateau draining into the basins of the Bristol Channel, the English Channel, and the eastward-flowing River Thames. Trowbridge, in western Wiltshire, is the administrative center.

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5. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › is-bristol-itsIs Bristol its own country? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   4 days ago · Bristol has a fascinating history that sets it apart from other cities in England. While it is currently a city, ceremonial county, and unitary authority, Bristol was historically a county in its own right and is properly entitled the City and County of Bristol.

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesBristol in pictures: Bristol Sounds, T20 cricket and balloons

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   4 days ago · Here is a selection of pictures taken across the city over the past few days, covering the T20 derby between Gloucestershire and Somerset, two music events in the form of Bristol Sounds and BS3 at ...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BirminghamBirmingham - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Birmingham (/ ˈ b ɜːr m ɪ ŋ ə m / ⓘ BUR-ming-əm) is a city and metropolitan borough in the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England.It is the second-largest city in Britain – commonly referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom – with a population of 1.145 million in the city proper.

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   What county is Bristol in?

   • The historic centre of Bristol and the sections of the city north of the River Avon (Lower, or Bristol, Avon) were part of the historic county of Gloucestershire, while the areas south of the Avon lay within the historic county of Somerset until the creation of the county of Bristol (1373–1974) and then of the county of Avon (1974–96).

   Bristol | History, Points of Interest, & County | Britannica

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   Is Bristol a part of the south west?

   • It forms part of the South West (or Cornish) Peninsula of Great Britain and is bounded to the west by Cornwall and to the east by Dorset and Somerset. The Bristol Channel lies to the north, and the English Channel abuts it to the south. The administrative, geographic, and historic counties cover slightly different areas.

   Devon | U.K., Map, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   Which county is the third largest in England?

   • The geographic county of Devon is the third largest of that type in England. It encompasses the administrative county and the unitary authorities of Plymouth and Torbay.

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   What is Bristol known for?

   • Bristol is a historic seaport and commercial centre. Area 42 square miles (110 square km). Pop. (2001) 380,615; (2011) 428,234. The medieval town of Bristol was incorporated in 1155. The harbour was improved in 1247 by diverting the Frome to the west and building a stone bridge at the point of its former confluence with the Avon.

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   Why was Bristol important in the 16th century?

   • By the 16th century Bristol had become a major port, a manufacturing town, and a distribution centre for both overseas and inland trade. The city also played a notable part in maritime history: from its port John Cabot sailed in 1497 on his voyage to North America.

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9. sunrise-sunset.org › gb › bristolBristol, England Sunrise and Sunset Times

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   4 days ago · Sunrise and sunset times, civil twilight start and end times as well as solar noon, and day length for every day of June in Bristol. The day length increases by 13 minutes over the course of June 2024, from 16 hours, 23 minutes on the first day to 16 hours, 37 minutes on the last in Bristol, England. Customize table.