Bristol was originally a tightly held and uninhabited portion of Farmington and was known in its early days as the West Woods. Settlers did not arrive until the 1720s and; after building their small community; they sought and received status as the New Cambridge Parish in 1742. Their numbers continued to grow and; by 1785; the community joined neighboring West Britain Parish in separating from Farmington and becoming the town of Bristol. Bristol tells the story of the people; places; and events that transformed this small agricultural hamlet into a true industrial city. The waters of the Pequabuck River brought industry; which soon surpassed farming as the residents primary livelihood. Bristol became the source of many important products-clocks; springs; silverware; coaster brakes; doorbells; automobiles; roller bearings; and fishing rods; to name a few. In following this evolution; Bristol highlights the residents and workers; their homes and places of business; their entertainment and modes of transportation.
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