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All significant stages of the history of England are represented within the city, from the Roman Baths (including their significant Celtic presence), to Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent, to the more recent Thermae Bath Spa.
The city of Bath in South West England was founded in the 1st century AD by the Romans who used the natural hot springs as a thermal spa. It became an important centre for the wool industry in the Middle Ages but in the 18th century under the reigns of George l, ll and III it developed into an elegant spa city, famed in literature and art.
29 cze 2024 · Bath, city, unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset, historic county of Somerset, southwestern England. Bath lies astride the River Avon (Lower, or Bristol, Avon) in a natural arena of steep hills. It was built of local limestone and is one of the most elegant and architecturally.
14 mar 2021 · Bath was linked to Bristol by rail in 1840 and to London by rail in 1841. Like all cities in the 19th century, Bath was a dirty and unsanitary place and it suffered an outbreak of cholera in 1849. However, conditions improved later in the 19th century.
The city of Bath has been welcoming visitors for over 2,000 years. Famous for its sweeping Georgian crescents, Roman baths and unique heritage, Bath is superbly situated for trips into the Cotswolds.
Choose from five itineraries taking in sixteen of England's most historic cities, including a route from Cornwall to Stonehenge, via the Roman and Georgian sights in Bath. From stories of monarchs and merchants, to breakfast on the beach, Shakespeare, Harry Potter and the Magna Carta, England’s historic cities have it all.
The City of Bath is exceptional in having two UNESCO inscriptions. In 1987 it was inscribed for its Hot Springs, Roman archaeology, Georgian buildings and natural landscape setting.
