Historical Geography information for Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
| Place Name | Bristol |
| Description | Historically split between Gloucestershire and Somerset, the city received a Royal charter in 1155. From the 13th century to the 19th century, Bristol was among the top five English cities for tax receipts. The town of Brycgstow (Old English, "the place at the bridge") appears to have been founded in about 1010. Under Norman rule, the town acquired of the strongest castles in southern England. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Bristol |
| County | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93088 |
| DateUpdated | 7/2/2013 6:08:36 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092150 |
British Surname Clusters | Bennett | Bennett, McBennett |
| 1092345 |
British Surname Clusters | Poole | Poole, Pool |
| 1092211 |
British Surname Clusters | Rogers | Rogers, Roger, Rodger, Rodgers |