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1247
Bristol Bridge
A new hanging bridge was built and the city began to expand. The foundation of the city takes place as the "City of the bridge". -
1348
Black death in Bristol
Its population was greatly reduced by the Black Death. The plague meant a setback in the demography of the city. -
1542
Bristol as a city
Bristol reached the rank of city in 1542, with the old Abbey of St. Augustine converted into the cathedral of Bristol. -
English civil war
The civil war begins in Britain and Bristol is involved. -
English siege
There is a siege because of the civil war. Bristol was taken by the royalists because the city was in favor of parliament. -
The rebuilt of Bristol bridge
The bridge of Bristol is rebuilt. -
African slaves
Abolition of taking africans slaves for slavery in the Americas. -
First transatlantic
The first steam transatlantic set off Bristol. It made the regular route in America. -
Bristol Aeroplane Company
Foundation of Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was very important during the World War I and it is still working. -
Destruction of the city
Destruction of the city due to the bombing of the Second World War. -
Rebuild
Beginning of the regeneration of the city after the wars. -
Pero's Bridge
A new bridge is built, called Pero's bridge.
