Bristol is one of the ten most populated cities in England.
Bristol is a term that can refer to different places, companies and institutions. When it is accented on the letter I ( bristol ), it is a common noun with two meanings recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary .
A bristol, according to the RAE , is a paper that is used to make drawings . The concept can also refer specifically to a glossy cardboard : that is, a sheet of smooth, thin and shiny cardboard. Since Bristol board is usually used for drawing or for the development of creative or artistic tasks, both meanings are coincident.
Features of Bristol
Bristol board is usually characterized by its durability . It can be used to create index cards , file cards or indexes since it is rigid and does not deteriorate easily.
It must be taken into account, however, that we can find Bristol cardboard of different thicknesses, weights and colors . It should be noted that, in general, bristol consists of several layers adhered to each other, which give it greater robustness.
A city in England
Among the towns called Bristol , an English city in the Southwest region stands out. Bristol , which is itself a county, won the European Green Capital Award in 2015 for its environmental stewardship.
Founded in the 12th century , it was among the most populated and prosperous cities in England thanks to its port. Although over time it lost some of its preponderance, it continues to be among the ten most populated cities in the nation .
The cathedral whose construction began in 1140 is one of Bristol 's main historic buildings. This Anglican temple combines Norman, Gothic and Neo-Gothic styles. Another relevant structure in this area is the suspension bridge that makes possible the union of the Clifton neighborhood with Leigh Woods .
The suspension bridge that connects Clifton with Leigh Woods is one of the great attractions of Bristol.
Bristol and sport
Bristol has a great sporting tradition. Bristol City Football Club , founded at the end of the 19th century , currently competes in the second division football championship (the Football League Championship ), although it managed to achieve a runner-up finish in the first division and also reached the final of the prestigious FA Cup .
Bristol Rovers Football Club , meanwhile, competes in the fourth division ( League Two ). Beyond football , the Bristol Bears stand out, a club that participates in the most important rugby championship in the United Kingdom (the Premiership Rugby ) and that uses the same stadium as Bristol Rovers .
Other places
In the United States , many cities share the name Bristol . One of the most famous is located in the state of Connecticut : it has more than 61,000 inhabitants and houses the central studios of the ESPN network.
In Tennessee , Bristol has more than 26,000 inhabitants. The town of Bristol, located in the state of Rhode Island , has a somewhat smaller population.
It is interesting to note that one of the busiest beaches in Argentina is called Bristol . Located in the center of the Buenos Aires resort of Mar del Plata , it has an extensive promenade and several hotels in its surroundings.