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Living in Bristol

Archaeological finds suggest that there were settlements in the area as long ago as the Palaeolithic era. As such, we can say that people have been living in Bristol for around 60,000 years and Bristol's history is long and varied. Locals living in Bristol will be aware that the River Avon in the city centre evolved into an important port during the 12th century, bringing plenty of goods and work to the people living in Bristol. During this time Bristol was a major shipbuilding area, with many workers living in Bristol perfecting this trade. By the 14th century, Bristol was England's 3rd largest town. Now with around 411,000 people living in Bristol it is England's 6th most populated city.

Today, Bristol is well known as a vibrant, thriving city in the South West of England. It has been officially designated as a ‘City of Culture' by the Government and has the second strongest economy in England outside London. From its earliest days people living in Bristol have thrived on the prosperity of the Port of Bristol. It is the largest are in the South West for education, employment and culture. Many people living in Bristol today are employed by the aerospace industry and Hewlett Packard's huge research base.

Popular residential areas for people to live in Bristol include Fishponds, Horfield, Cotham, Clifton, Redland and St Werburghs. In addition to permanent residents living in Bristol, these areas are popular for students studying at the world famous universities; Bristol and University of West of England. Students are attracted to these areas to live in Bristol as they offer a great selection of superb houses to rent.

For everyone living in Bristol there are plenty of things to do. And with over 9 million visitors each year, for those not living in Bristol there are plenty of attractions, bringing them to the city. Sport is a popular choice of pastime with many people living in Bristol supporting the two local teams Bristol City and Bristol Rovers, playing rugby and cycling which is extremely popular in this area of the UK. Not too far from the coast and with plenty of stunning scenery around the city, living in Bristol has its appeal for people who enjoy the countryside and outdoor pursuits.

Bristol is an easy city to get to and travel around in; with its own airport and two major train stations, good bus routes and plan for a light rail system, transport around the city is easy for people living in Bristol.

People living in Bristol are also well served by a great selection of shops, restaurant, bars and are able to enjoy a good night life too. Bristol is well know for its musical heritage with a huge number of ground breaking musicians hailing from the city, including Tricky, Portishead and Massive Attack most recently.
Bristol provides a wealth of variety including, sports and leisure, arts, history, culture, education and shopping for those living in Bristol.

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