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BATH & WELLS
Vol. 17, No. 1 England
September / October 2011
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The beautiful Georgian city of Bath, an easy two-hour train ride from London, is the site of England’s largest natural hot springs and most important Roman remains. The waters, believed to have originated from rain that fell thousands of years ago, continuously springs to the surface from a depth of 10,000 feet at the rate of a million liters per day. The 2,000 year-old Roman Baths, excavated in the late 19th century, are surprisingly intact and still operate much as they did during the Roman period. Bath has also retained so much of its original Georgian architecture that the entire town is a museum. Today, this elegant Georgian architecture is as much a draw for visitors as Bath’s legendary hot springs and impressive Roman remains. This issue of The European Traveller wanders the same cobbled streets immortalized by Jane Austin including the legendary Roman Baths, the period Pump Room, the 16th century Abbey, the incredible Thermae Bath Spa and the historic Georgian Houses now maintained by the Bath National Trust. The issue also features easy excursions to the medieval city of Wells, with its famous Gothic Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and natural hot springs; Glastonbury Abbey, legendary burial place of King Arthur; Longleat, one of England’s finest Elizabethan manors; and fabled Stonhenge, Europe’s largest and most important prehistoric site. The economy has significantly changed the hotel and country house picture in Bath and the issue features only those with the best location, charm, service and value; the restaurants with the most enticing menus, wines and service; and valuable tips that will save time and money while improving trip quality. Subscribers may also be interested in the issues on London, Sussex & Kent, Paris and the upcoming issue on the Cotswolds.
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