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Education and Culture

The University of Bristol was founded in 1909 and the University of Bath in 1966. The University of the West of England (formerly Bristol Polytechnic), popularly known as “Bristol UWE”, opened in 1992. Well-known schools include Bristol Grammar School (1532) and the boys' public school, Clifton College (1862).

Two professional football clubs are located in Bristol: Bristol City FC plays its home games at Ashton Gate and Bristol Rovers FC is based at Twerton Park. The cities of Bristol and Bath are home to prominent rugby union sides.