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3 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). When the county of Avon was abolished, Bristol became a unitary authority.
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Bristol is a city in the West Country of England. Famous for its maritime history it also offers a great and diverse range of attractions, hotels, bars and events. Map. Directions.
Bristol (/ ˈ b r ɪ s t əl / ⓘ) is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, the most populous city in the region. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] Built around the River Avon , it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south.
Jul 12, 2017 · Bristol is a city with a population of nearly half a million people according to 2019 estimates. But part of what many might think of as Bristol is actually in a different county (South...
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Where is Bristol? Bristol is located in the county of Bristol, South West England, four miles south of the town of Filton, 25 miles east of Cardiff, and 107 miles west of London. Bristol lies roughly one mile north-east of the Somerset border, and was historically in the county of Gloucestershire.
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To understand the counties of England, we must look at the wider context of the subdivisions of England. Currently, England has an administrative hierarchy that includes administrative divisions and non-administrative ceremonial areas.
