Bristol guide

Bristol is a town in and the historic county seat of Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,469 at the 2000 census. Bristol, a deep water seaport, is named after Bristol, England.

Bristol gained national fame despite its small size as a result of having the oldest, continuous Independence Day celebrations in the United States, earning Bristol its nickname, "America's most patriotic town" a title which is often contested, but never lost.

Bristol's diverse heritage is influenced by a strong Portuguese-American presence, mostly Azorean, and Italian-American. Major industries include boat building (and related marine industries), manufacturing and tourism. The town's school system is united with neighboring Warren, Rhode Island.

 


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  • RealDMitchell

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    Yesterday, 14:30

  • Arsenal

    WSL: Bristol Academy 0-3 Arsenal - Match Report: http://t.co/h9s0EDGi

    Today, 00:12

  • sethtroxler

    killer new jam from bristol's phattest producer right now @eats_everything http://t.co/MqYboxfE

    Yesterday, 23:33

  • C_Blanco11

    @kaity_yurladyyy haha woops yeah Saturday and I might have to do some work so you gotta stop by bristol soon!

    Today, 18:43

  • BristolDealsUK

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    Today, 18:43

  • ninashafai

    @ZaraKwok Hellooo ! I decided to go home after portugal Instead of bristol. So going to be in Belfast for it !but will be back next Sunday.

    Today, 18:43

  • mikerainham

    @SOPHIETHOMPSONN I know you,re going to Bristol but a nice unassuming fan from Northampton is going and wants to meet pixie! It won't be

    Today, 18:43

  • simonhole

    RT @thisisbristol: Are any keen photographers going to @Upfest in #bristol? tweet me with hashtag #upfestpics - I'm after some pics for This is Bristol.

    Today, 18:43

  • hijackbristol

    New topic: JayDrop - Diving http://t.co/uawmeWE5 #bristol

    Today, 18:43

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    New topic: SKA VS MOTOWN @ THE ATTIC BAR 22 OF JUNE http://t.co/C20LThTs #bristol

    Today, 18:43

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    New topic: Little things you catch yourself doing that make you feel all growed up http://t.co/RAVLwoxc #bristol

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  • Dorset_Paul

    I'm at Henacre Road, Bristol http://t.co/1CgcJBG8

    Today, 18:43

  • Bristol_Rugby

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    Today, 18:42

  • Lovingkind

    @davidwhiteshow we need to get Heather Peace to cornwall. She was amazing last night in Bristol.

    Today, 18:42

  • politicalplanet

    Who’ll be first across the bridge in the race to be Labour’s Bristol Mayor candidate?: As campaigning gets under... http://t.co/NO7tEM6G

    Today, 18:42

  • ParaDigmmusik

    @TMCNT nah back down in cornwall for the summer wont be back in bristol till september :( see you saturday

    Today, 18:42

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