By Melissa Warner
Located between Rivers Avon and Frome, Bristol, England has a maritime heritage that dominates the city's history. From a boat headed to the New World and its successful trading in the harbor, this maritime heritage is evident across the city today.
Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol is a replica of the ship that John Cabot used to sail from Bristol to the New World (America) over 500 years ago. The ship is available for rental or tours along Bristol's harbor side.
SS Great Britain
The SS Great Britain works alongside the Matthew of Bristol to bring maritime history to Bristol today. This ship is the original first iron steam engine built in 1843 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and it's used as a museum today.
Clifton Suspension Visitors Center
The Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of the most important structures in Bristol. Inside its museum you can learn about the history of the bridge and Bristol itself.
King Weston Roma Villa
The King Weston Roma Villa is a country house that dates back as early as 3 AD. This home was built by the Romans and has some of the original structures and mosaic tiling. It is free to enjoy, but you must pay a small deposit when obtaining a key from the art gallery and museum.
The Edward Jenner Museum
Edward Jenner was a vaccination pioneer who created a vaccine for small pox. His home is now a museum that shows an insight at his life as well as this mansion that was once a castle.
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About the Author:
Melissa Warner is a freelance writer and editor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Warner held internships at The Irish American Post and The London Student. Warner graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.
