Time Line

I realize this timeline is fairly basic right now, but it will get better.  Trust me.

Last updated 10/25/00

Time

Event

10th Century

10th century First appearance of mention of Bristol as "Bricqstowe" on a minted coin.3

c.1126

Bristol town walls built.3

1373

Edward III made the town a county, an honor due to Bristol's great contribution in ships and men to the French wars.3

1485

Henry VII ascended to the throne.8

1491

Bristol Is Paved.3

Close of 14th Century Bristol population 9500.3
15th Century

There is evidence of a 15th centry Somerset school of glass painters working from Bristol.3

1509

Henry VIII ascended to the throne.8
Henry VIII founded the Bishopric of Bristol.3

1547

Edward VI ascended to the throne.8

1553

Lady Jane Grey ruled for 9 days.8

1553

Mary I ascended to the throne.8

1558

Elizabeth I ascended to the throne.8

1568

Smith's Map printed in Cologne3
Population 6,000 inside the walls.3

1603

End of the Tudor era.8