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In just a few hours I was able to revisit some favourite parts of the city and discover one or two new treasures too. The weather (in early March) was rather dull, as reflected in my photos, but nevertheless I hope you’ll enjoy exploring Bath with me.
To take a walk through Bath is to uncover many layers of English history, but the two very different periods that dominate are the Roman and the Regency eras. The main sight from the former are the magnificent baths, recently restored as a tourist attraction and worth a visit to the city for themselves alone.
But my own enthusiasm is for Regency Bath, developed over many years enjoying the novels of Jane Austen and the under-rated Georgette Heyer. Very many fine town-houses remain from that period, built in honey-coloured Bath stone, and their harmonious appearance gives the city its unique character.
The city is still very much as Jane Austen knew it, with its streets, public buildings and townscapes retaining much of the elegant well-ordered world that she portrays in her novels. You can walk where she walked and experience many of the places she would have seen. Among the streets she lived in on her several visits are Queen Square (where my hotel was located), Gay Street, Sydney Place and Trim Street. She would have shopped in Milsom Street and borrowed books from the Circulating Library there, taken the waters at the Pump Room, danced at the Assembly Rooms and enjoyed music and fireworks in Sydney Gardens.
And while Jane was no fan of the city, I myself think that she would be pleased to see that some small element of her world still remains here for us to enjoy.
- In a nutshell:"Who can ever be tired of Bath?” (Catherine Morland in Northanger Abbey)
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Comments (26)
Sarah~ What a lovely page on Bath! When we lived in the UK, this was a place I always wanted to get to, but with three young children in tow at the time, it was not meant to be. Sigh! I hope to get there at some point :-) if only to see the cathedral ceiling! Perhaps the angels climbing the ladder are from the Biblical story of Jacob's ladder, when he dreamed of angels going up and down a ladder to heaven??
I really, really enjoyed your writing - I appreciate your ability to tie in literature and history to your very well written tips. Thanks for taking the time to make your tips unique! I look forward to reading more of your tips soon... ~Brenda
What a wonderful page with so much information, and so well written! I really can't wait to go to Bath!!! I start reading "Persuasion" today, and your page really got me in the right frame of mind :-)
Thoroughly enjoyed my virtual tour of Bath. I know I would enjoy walking around this lovely town. The "Bath" buns sound delish as does dining at Jamie's Italian. I love watching Jamie cook on the Food Channel.
Thank you for visiting my Mississippi page... truly a world away from Bath! Your pages are always so thorough and well done. I wish you many visitors - and much travel.
What a nice page, Sarah! I'd like to visit Bath, one day. But first I should read sth from Jane, I suppose ;-) Thanks for sharing!
I agree with you, Sarah: this is where you can feel the perfect harmony....
Great page. It certainly captures the essence of the city. Cheers, John.
D would love the Jane Austen walks. I must admit I came looking for the pubs but I think a Bath Bun will tide me over. ;)
Hi Sarah, what a lovely page! Well-deserving of a top 5 rank. A friend of mine studied in Bath & tells me how much she loved it. Maybe I'll visit one day, but for now I'm still expanding my knowledge, trips and travel on Scotland again this summer :-)
Your page brought back so many memories. I've been to Bath twice so far and after reading your impressions I'm ready for a third visit. Thank you.
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