Bristol
The origin and history of Bristol.
Etymology
From Old English Bryċġstōw, literally "the place by the bridge," which evolved through Middle English Bristowe into the modern spelling.
The origin and history of Bristol.
From Old English Bryċġstōw, literally "the place by the bridge," which evolved through Middle English Bristowe into the modern spelling.
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