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803
St James Priory founded
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1009
Market Active
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1220
Bristol Cathedral construction begins
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1295
Parliamentary representation begins
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Bristol taken by forces of Prince Rupert - Civil War
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Bristol taken by forces of Cromwell
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Bristol Castle demolished
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Colston's Hospital founded
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Bristol Royal Infirmary opens
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Bristol becomes Britain's busiest slave trading port
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Bristol Bridge built
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Docks built
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Bristol Museum and Library established
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University College, Bristol opens
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Electric tram begins operating
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University of Bristol founded
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Whitchurch Airport begins operating.
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Aerial bombing by German forces begins
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Aerial bombing by German forces ends
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Bristol bus station open
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BBC Radio Bristol begins broadcasting
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Gay Pride begins
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University of the West of England granted university status
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Bristol Royal Hospital for Children building opens
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Bristol becomes a "city of sanctuary" for refugees
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George Ferguson elected Mayor of Bristol