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Additory we might sense about the Herschel Museum relating to Gravitational astronomy which is located in close proximity till the Royal Cresent at nineteen, New King Through street. It is infinitely devoted to the achievements of the Herschels who were good musicians and distinguished astronomers. This marvelous female line is well known because this was precisely where William Herschel singe the planet Uranus close 1781. This gambade forward had an enormous result on our own knowing of the planets. Alterum is considered to obtain the real first astronomer to show a fairly legitimate impression of the nebulous enterprise with the unblock of the conceptual telescopes he formulated recognition here. <\p>

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Bath Abbey

Bath is a compact city and so easy to get around on foot but beware there are many steep hills to negotiate especially up to the world famous Royal Crescent from the centre. Built on seven hills the city lies between the Cotswolds to the North and the Mendips to the South and is circled by the river Avon. It probably has the best preserved Georgian architecture in the UK with some 5000 listed buildings and was officially recognised in 1987 when UNESCO named the city as a World Heritage Site. The heart of the site is around the famous Roman Baths with thermal springs, in use since Roman times. No visit is complete without a dip in the open air rooftop pool at Thermae Spa open till late in summer. The Thermal baths came into their own once again during the 1800s when people with particular ailments such as gout, flocked to the city for treatment. During that century Bath also became a very popular destination for holidays, to purchases or rent houses and a fashionable place to visit for concerts and other pursuits of that period.

The name always associated with the city is Jane Austen the author who lived here for five years (1801-1806).A special walking tour is available and a museum depicting her life is open all year round. Other well known residents of Bath included the artist Thomas Gainsborough and explorer / missionary Dr.Livingstone. Over the years Bath has gained an unbeatable reputation for wonderful architecture evident in the numerous Georgian squares, crescents and streets, none more famous than 30 houses comprising the Royal Crescent built using the honey coloured local stone. Close by is another famous landmark, the Circus, inspired in design by Rome’s Colosseum.  

Some important dates in the city’s history;

1754 –construction of The Circus begins comprising 33 houses divided into 3 sections by architect John Wood the younger, taking inspiration from the Colosseum.

1767 - work starts on the Royal Crescent

1770 The Pulteney Bridge is designed by Scottish architect Robert Adam based on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence

1840 –first Penny Black stamp posted from Bath

1987 - Bath joins the UNESCO World Heritage List

2006 –Thermae Bath Spa opens to the public

On your arrival the first stop should be Bath Tourism office at Abbey Chambers to pick up some brochures including the excellent and useful map/walk guide which includes walking distances and times between major attractions.

This wonderful city with so many interesting places to see (many of the landmark buildings are floodlit at night), is regarded by tourists and local people as one of the finest Spa towns you are likely to see.  However Bath is not all about the past and in 2014 is a thriving modern metropolis containing top class shops, quality restaurants, plus several important festivals and plenty of nightlife. It is also a Green City with lots of walking and cycling routes to follow and an impressive Botanical Gardens. A visit here should be included on everyone’s travel list.

The famous Georgian Town Houses

                                                          NOT TO BE MISSED 

Royal Crescent –   a semi-circle of thirty fabulous Georgian town houses. The Crescent has been used as the location for numerous films and television programmes including (of course) ‘Persuasion’. Look for the very large Ionic columns on the front of the houses. Hidden away in two central buildings of the Crescent there is the discreet and very luxurious 5* Royal Crescent Hotel. At the rear of the buildings are the upmarket Dower House restaurant, beautiful gardens and exclusive Bath House Spa.              

Bath Abbey – rated as the last of the great English medieval churches. Used for Christian worship over more than a thousand years. Be sure to take the Tower tour to see the clock, bells and to enjoy great views of city and surrounding countryside.

Roman Baths – Situated in the city centre beside Bath Abbey it is Britain’s only hot spring built in Roman times as a temple and bathing complex.

Pulteney Bridge – the only bridge in the country with shops on it and inspired by the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. It was designed by renowned Scottish architect Robert Adam and completed in 1774.

No.1 The Crescent - re-opened last June following a £5m renovation and now including adjoining servant’s quarters. This was the first of the houses built by John Wood the younger. It was occupied for over 20 years from 1776-1796 by Henry Stanford a banker and MP from Co.Roscommon who retired to Bath due to illness and like many others to use the thermal baths. There are 10 rooms to walk around all with authentic furnishings, helping to create a picture of the fashionable lifestyle in the 18th century. There is also a gift shop.

Jane Austin Centre – a must for all the writer’s fans. Learn all about her visits to Bath during the 1800s.Staff throughout the building are dressed in the fashion of the period. Afterwards relax in the atmospheric Regency Tea Rooms. It is situated on the second floor and has received an ‘Award of Excellence’. Serving real leaf tea (exceptional these days) and home- made cakes etc. The Centre is open all year.

Postal Museum – at 27 Northgate Street, now occupying the basement area at the city’s post office. A fascinating inter-active museum and the perfect place to spend an hour or so on a rainy afternoon. The children will enjoy it also. See a rare photo of the Bleriot monoplane taking the first 100 mile ‘Airmail Flight’ from Bath to London in 1912. Learn about the world’s first Christmas postage stamp produced in Canada in 1898.

Hop on-Hop – off bus - Bath offers the choice of two routes ‘The City Tour’ & the ‘Skyline Tour’ with excellent views looking down on the city .I recommend taking both. The Skyline commences from the Railway Station a short distance from one of the city tour stops.

A Tour Of Bath Option !!!

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The Queensberry Hotel  4-7 Russell Street is situated a short distance from the Royal Crescent in a quiet residential area. If you like your accommodation small and intimate with impeccable standards of service look no further. Not only is it in an ideal location for exploring the city the owners and staff excel in providing the ‘personal touch’ for guests throughout their stay. On arrival there is a guided tour of the premises then enter your bedroom to find a bedside radio filling the room with soft classical music for complete relaxation. In the spacious and comfortable room a shelf contains a selection of books should a quiet read be required. Downstairs in the adjoining premises is the Olive Tree restaurant used for dinner and breakfast where only the freshest and best of local produce is served. Sadly my stay was much too short and I didn’t even have time to sample the sumptuous breakfast next morning owing to a dash by taxi to catch an early train to Bristol for the flight back to Ireland. However my overnight stay must rate as one of my most memorable hotel experiences in recent years. The Olive Tree is also open to non-residents.

                                                                           FOOD

Two establishments always come up in a conversation when speaking of food in Bath. These are the Pump Room & Sally Lunns.

The Pump Room Restaurant  at The Roman Baths  - superb atmosphere and one of the focal points for city residents to meet for a chat and enjoy the excellent food. Music is provided on a regular basis by a local trio and here visitors have an opportunity to sample the Spa water. My visit last year coincided with the Great Bath Feast festival and the special for the month was confit shoulder of Gloucester old spot pork, buttered Bromham kale, roasted roots, pork crackling, Somerset apple cider sauce – so delicious! The building was opened by Richard ‘Beau’ Nash as a centre to accommodate the fashionable Balls and other social functions during the 17th century. Best to book a table. Note; a queuing system is operated on Sat & Sun. Highly recommended.  

Sally Lunn’s Eating House at 4 North Parade Passage is recognised as the city’s oldest house (1482). The restaurant was set up originally as a bakery by Sally Lunn a French refugee in 1680. Famous for the Sally Lunn Bath bun- exceptionally light semi sweet bread. Open as a museum and restaurant serving morning coffee, lunches and evening meals. Recommended.

The Olive Tree -  ( see accommodation). Highly recommended.

Regency tea rooms - (see Jane Austen centre). Recommended.

                                                                       GETTING THERE

From Ireland there are regular flights to Bristol ex Dublin or Ireland West Knock with connections by bus or train. Take the boat to Fishguard with car then travel down on the M4. From London take train from Paddington or Waterloo.

The Queensberry Hotel Russell Street - The Olive Tree On Left

                                                                         USEFUL  CONTACTS

www.visitbath.co.uk   www.bathandbeyond.org  www.bathabbey.org  www.romanbaths.org