Bath
Situated about fourteen miles to the
south east of Bristol, in the Avon valley, on the southern edge of the
Cotswolds, Bath is famous for its natural spa baths fed by hot springs.
Bath grew as a resort for the wealthy, who came to bathe in the hot
spring water, believed to be a cure for many ailments. Now a city of
around 80,000 people, the largest in Somerset, Bath is famous for its
fine Georgian architecture attracting many tourists, who are well
catered for with an abundance of hotels and restaurants. Apart from the
Roman Baths, popular attractions include Bath Abbey; the Circus, Queen's
Square and the Royal Crescent; several museums including the Carriage
Museum and the Toy museum. Its main railway
station, Bath Spa, lies on the Great Western Railway, which links
Bristol and London. Popular boating centre, for users of narrow boats on
the River Avon and the Avon canal. The map
below shows the features of the city as they were in the mid twentieth
century. Click on a selected area of the map below to see an
enlargement.
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