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    My Britain: Bristol

    Jun 22, 2021 4 minutes
    “All the serious bands, all the punks, came from Bristol”
    - Roland Orzabal of Tears For Fears

    Alright my lover? At the heart of the West Country, the city of Bristol is known for its outgoing, friendly residents, vibrant music and food scene and, of course, its most famous son—the anonymous but prolific graffiti artist Banksy.

    The name of the city derives from the Old English which means "place at the bridge", and suitably enough, today the Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of the city's best known landmarks, providing a spectacular backdrop for the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, in which hundreds

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