Clifton

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 About Clifton 

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton is a large inner suburb of the city of Bristol and it is home to many buildings of the University of Bristol. Other landmarks in the city include Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Roman Catholic Clifton Cathedral, Clifton College, Bristol Zoo, and BBC Bristol. 

 

 

 

 

  

History

Royal York Crescent, Clifton

Royal York Crescent, Clifton

  • Clifton was recorded in the Domesday Book as Clistone, the name of the village denoting a ‘hillside settlement’ and referring to its position on a steep hill. Situated to the west of Bristol’s city centre, it was at one time a separate settlement but became attached to Bristol by continuous development during the Georgian era and was formally incorporated into the city in the 1830s.
  • It is one of the most affluent areas of the city of Bristol with most of its wealth coming from the profits of the slave and tobacco trades. Many properties demonstrate this wealth with Royal York Crescent houses situated so they can see out across the docks.

Facts

  • Population – 10,293 (2001)
  • Unitary Authority – Bristol City Council
  • Major Industries – Mixed Local Economy
  • Post Town – BRISTOL
  • Postcode District – BS8
  • Dialling Code – 0117
  • Police – Avon and Somerset Police
  • Fire – Avon Fire and Rescue Service
  • Ambulance – Great Western Ambulance Service

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Clifton Cathedral

Clifton Cathedral

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