| Page Views: 5,004 Last Visit to Bath: July, 1991 | Bath by AcornMan - last update: May 15, 2004 |
| Roman Bath with Bath Abbey in background |
Bath is nested among seven hills between the Mendips and the Cotswolds in southwest England. It was first settled by the Celts, who are believed to have discovered medicinal qualities ofthe hot springs for which the city is famous. It was then occupied by the Romans, who promptly built their own temple and spa - Sulis Minerva.
By the 17th century Bath had become a fashionable resort, 'taking of the waters' being particularly popular. Many of Bath's finest buildings were constructed in the ensuing 150 years, making the city an interesting mixture of old and not so old architecture. |
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deecat Sat Dec 11, 2004 21:48 UTC
David, I certainly enjoyed these Bath pages. Lots of valuable information, straightforward facts with a touch of personal opinion. Impressive architecture. I learned a great deal. | londonlover Thu Sep 30, 2004 05:17 UTC
I was more impressed with Bath than I expected to be--a beautiful and compact city, surrounded by gorgeous countryside. Nice page! | Arkeolog Thu Jul 8, 2004 08:33 UTC
Bath is one of my fave places. another good page.thx |
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