Bristol's Hope, Newfoundland and Labrador

Bristol's Hope was the second Newfoundland colony established by Bristol's Society of Merchant Venturers. Located on Conception Bay it was a sister colony to Cuper's Cove and was established in 1618 when the Society won a land grant from King James I of England and settled by colonists from Cuper's Cove. Robert Hayman was the colony's only Proprietary Governor.

Related Topics:
Newfoundland - Bristol - Society of Merchant Venturers - Conception Bay - Cuper's Cove - James I of England - Robert Hayman - Proprietary Governor

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The colony existed at least until 1631 before being abandoned.

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