Bristol is the largest city in the south west of England, with a population of approximately half a million. The city lies between Somerset and Gloucestershire and has been politically administered by both counties in part at various times. However, Bristol is historically a county in its own right and is properly entitled the City and County of Bristol. Broadmead and Cabot Circus make up Bristol's city centre shopping area, with a massive selection of high street names, department stores, boutique shops and restaurants and cafes to choose from. Continued...