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2 days ago · Bristol is located about 120 miles (190 km) west of London at the confluence of the Rivers Avon and Frome. Just west of the city, the Avon flows into the estuary of the River Severn, which itself empties into Bristol Channel of the Atlantic Ocean, about 8 miles to the northwest. Bristol is a historic seaport and commercial centre.
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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.
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5 days ago · A milestone marks the distance to the centre of the city, which was a lot smaller when this stone was first located - the present city is but a short step westwards as this stone lies on the boundary too. See [[[7802992]]] for a view out towards the neighbouring region of Kingswood.
4 days ago · See amazing film and photographs, listen to moving personal stories, encounter rare and quirky objects and add your own memories of Bristol through the interactive displays. From prehistoric times to the present day, M Shed tells the story of the city and its unique place in the world.
5 days ago · Great Britain, island lying to the east of the island of Ireland and off the northwestern coast of Europe. It consists of England, Scotland, and Wales. Great Britain is part of the British Isles, together with the island of Ireland as well as smaller islands and island groups.
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Jun 17, 2024 · Access and view over 91,000 maps as high-resolution, colour, zoomable images. The maps date between 1560 and 1961 and relate primarily to Scotland. Maps of areas beyond Scotland, including maps of England and Great Britain, Ireland, and Belgium are also available.
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4 days ago · Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Explore Blaise Hamlet, a charming collection of 19th-century rustic cottages around a green, near Bristol.
