Bristol is a city in which country?
AnswerEngland
Bristol is in southwest England.
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Bristol facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Bristol's geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which engineer designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?
AnswerIsambard Kingdom Brunel
Brunel won the design competition for the bridge.
Going deeper
The Clifton Suspension Bridge opened in which year?
Answer1864
It opened in 1864, after Brunel's death.
Which Brunel ship is preserved in a Bristol dry dock?
AnswerSS Great Britain
The SS Great Britain is a museum ship in Bristol.
Which supersonic airliner made its final flight to Filton, Bristol, in 2003?
AnswerConcorde
The last Concorde flight landed at Filton in November 2003.
Expert level
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta began in which year?
Answer1979
The fiesta has been held since 1979.
What does the phrase 'shipshape and Bristol fashion' mean?
AnswerNeat and in good order
Ships in Bristol's tidal harbour had to be well stowed.
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