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  2. University of Bristol - Wikipedia

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    The University of Bristol is a red brick Russell Group research university in Bristol, England. [8] It received its royal charter in 1909, [9] although it can trace its roots to a Merchant Venturers ' school founded in 1595 and University College, Bristol, which had been in existence since 1876. [10] Bristol Medical School, founded in 1833, was ...

  3. Fry Building - Wikipedia

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    The building is named for the Fry family who donated land and funds to the university at its founding in 1909, when Lewis Fry was Chairman of the College Council. [3] [4] The Fry family was prominent in England, especially Bristol, in the Society of Friends, and as J. S. Fry & Sons in the confectionery business in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.

  4. Royal Fort House - Wikipedia

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    Royal Fort House. The Royal Fort House is a historic house in Tyndalls Park, Bristol. The building currently houses the University of Bristol 's Faculty of Science offices, the Brigstow Institute, Elizabeth Blackwell Institute for Health Research, the Cabot Institute and the Jean Golding Institute for data-intensive research. The house was ...

  5. University of the West of England - Wikipedia

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    Website. uwe.ac.uk. UWE celebrates 30 years. The University of the West of England (also known as UWE Bristol) is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England, UK. With more than 39,912 students and 4,300 staff, it is the largest provider of higher education in the South West of England. [ 5 ]

  6. History of the University of Bristol - Wikipedia

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    The history of the University of Bristol can be said to have begun in 1909 when the university gained a royal charter which allowed it to award degrees. Like most English universities, Bristol evolved from earlier institutions, most notably University College, Bristol (founded 1876), [1] Bristol Medical School (1833) and the Merchant Venturers' Technical College (founded as a school 1595 and ...

  7. Halls of residence at the University of Bristol - Wikipedia

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    Goldney Hall is a self-catered hall situated in Clifton. [1] The Hall has gardens and follies which include an ornamental canal, gothic tower, [2] rotunda, [3] mock Bastion and a subterranean shell-lined grotto. [4] The Hall takes its name from the Goldney family who were a family of wealthy Clifton merchants.

  8. University of Bristol Botanic Garden - Wikipedia

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    The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in Bristol, England. The garden moved to its current site in Stoke Bishop in 2005, having previously been at two other sites in the city. The 4,500 species of plants are displayed in collections relating to evolution, Mediterranean, local flora and rare natives and finally useful ...

  9. Education in Bristol - Wikipedia

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    Bristol has three main sixth forms, they are St. Brendan's Sixth Form College, North Bristol Post 16 Centre and Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre.St. Brendan's Campus is located in brislington [7] just off the main route through; Redcliffe Sixth Form is, however, located closer to the centre of Bristol, and is to the west of Bristol Temple Meads station and close to St Mary Redcliffe Church to the ...