History of Bristol
Bristol has a rich and eventful history stretching back over many centuries...
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| c.950 | Bristol grows into a busy market town |
| 1140 | St Augustine's Abbey is founded (and later becomes known as Bristol Cathedral) |
| 1216 | First Bristol mayor is appointed |
| 1373 | King Edward III grants Bristol county status |
| 1497 | John Cabot sails out of Bristol to try and discover a new route to Asia and discovers Newfoundland |
| 1595 | Bristol Society of Merchant Venturers' Navigation School formed, an important moment in UWE's history |
| 1809 | Bristol Floating Harbour opens |
| 1836 | Bristol Zoological Gardens opens |
| 1843 | The ss Great Britain is launched |
| 1864 | Clifton Suspension Bridge opens |
| 1897 | Cabot Tower is built high on top of Brandon Hill to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland |
| 1910 | Bristol Aeroplane Company is founded at Filton |
| 1969 | Concorde makes its maiden flight from Filton |
| 1970 | The ss Great Britain returns home to Bristol for the final time |
| 2002 | Bristol shortlisted for European Capital of Culture |
| 2003 | Concorde makes its last ever flight to Filton |
| 2008 | Bristol becomes the UK's first Cycling City and was shortlisted for European Capital of Culture |
| 2009 | Bristol is named 'European City of the Year' |
| 2010 | Bristol is named 'Britain's most musical city' |
Page last updated 8 March 2013