Founded, approximately, in early 11th century, Bristol is a city (and county) in South-West England with a rich history rooted in exploration, trade and industry.
Early in its history Bristol served as a launching pad for early expeditions to the New World. Sailing out of Bristol in 1497, John Cabot – a Venetian navigator became the first European to reach the North American continent since the Vikings did it in the 10th century. One of Bristol’s popular landmarks – the Cabot Tower is named in honor of the explorer.
