Bristol

  • 803

    St James Priory founded

  • 1009

    Market Active

  • 1220

    Bristol Cathedral construction begins

  • 1295

    Parliamentary representation begins

  • Bristol taken by forces of Prince Rupert - Civil War

  • Bristol taken by forces of Cromwell

  • Bristol Castle demolished

  • Colston's Hospital founded

  • Bristol Royal Infirmary opens

  • Bristol becomes Britain's busiest slave trading port

  • Bristol Bridge built

  • Docks built

  • Bristol Museum and Library established

  • University College, Bristol opens

  • Electric tram begins operating

  • University of Bristol founded

  • Whitchurch Airport begins operating.

  • Aerial bombing by German forces begins

  • Aerial bombing by German forces ends

  • Bristol bus station open

  • BBC Radio Bristol begins broadcasting

  • Gay Pride begins

  • University of the West of England granted university status

  • Bristol Royal Hospital for Children building opens

  • Bristol becomes a "city of sanctuary" for refugees

  • George Ferguson elected Mayor of Bristol