Barmum 42 Takes a Stroll Back in Bath.

[barnum42]

It was a sunny day so I decided to take a ride over the city I called home for twenty-two years. Bath – a popular tourist destination.

With its little back streets

Impressive edifices

Areas of green

And things not quite what they seem - a simple row of shops?

Nope - it's a bridge - Pultney Bridge.

Quite a few boats moored up just down from the bridge.

Another chunk of history - a surviving section of the Medieval Wall

 

[barnum42]

The Royal Crescent

Not far from the Crescent is The Circus (I used to live down the street you can just see to the right of the tree)

Bath Abbey

The side Abbey yard backing onto the Roman Baths

Some shots from the Botanical Gardens

 

[Connor002]

So... did you drink the water?

 

[Pongo]

So... did you drink the water?

Or take a bath in it?

Ha. Haha.

:lookaroun

 

[tigsmom]

Wow! :dazzle:

Beautiful, thanks for sharing! :sohappy:

 

[barnum42]

Actually, in Georgian times the drinking of the water for it's healing properties is what built much of the city.

In Roman times, they took advantage of the hot springs to make public baths from which the city gets its name.

 

[Connor002]

Or take a bath in it?

Ha. Haha.

:lookaroun

I think it's pronounced Bah-th. :lookaroun
I don't think that makes a difference, but... um... :lookaroun

 

[barnum42]

I think it's pronounced Bah-th.

Correct. The city is pronounced Bah-th, but if you take a bath then pronounce it any way you like.

 

[Connor002]

Actually, in Georgian times the drinking of the water for it's healing properties is what built much of the city.

I know. That's why I asked.

In Roman times, they took advantage of the hot springs to make public baths from which the city gets its name.

But the baths were lined with lead... so taking a swim might not be a good idea. :lookaroun

 

[mandib]

That just brought back memories. I was there in 2002 and I loved it; it's so pretty. Nice pictures!

 

[TTATraveler]

Cool pics!! Thanks for sharing

 

[Kadee]

Great pics! I love the architecture in Europe. It is amazing! Thanks for sharing.

 

[surfsupdon]

I just read a short story by Poe that took place in the city of Bath. It was creepy...

 

[barnum42]

I just read a short story by Poe that took place in the city of Bath. It was creepy...

You can take a creepy tour of Bath if you wish

http://www.ghostwalksofbath.co.uk/

 

[Connor002]

What's a Barmum? :lookaroun

 

[MommytoMJM]

Beautiful Joe! Miss you around MJ's thread, hope you opo in once in a while?

 

[figmentmom]

Beautiful pictures, as always! Thanks for sharing them! :wave:

 

[maggiegrace1]

Very Nice Joe..
Beautiful......

 

[SirNim]

The Royal Crescent reminds me of Innoventions...

I'd love to visit in the not-too-distant future... Really would...

 

[disneytati]

Awwww... these are lovely pictures, Barnum! I've always wanted to see nice pictures about Bath. My professor at college used to talk so much about it!