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The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is a parish church of the Church of England and former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded in the 7th century, it was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries; major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1860s. It is one of the largest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture in the West Country. The medieval abbey church served as a sometime cathedral of a bishop. After long contention between churchmen in Bath and Wells the seat of the Diocese of Bath and Wells was later consolidated at Wells Cathedral. The Benedictine community was dissolved in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The church architecture is cruciform in plan and can seat up to 1,200 patrons.An active place of worship, it also hosts civic ceremonies, concerts and lectures. There is a heritage museum in the cellars.
Next to Bath Abbey (Somerset) you would come across a marble statue of "Rebecca" pouring water from a jug. The inscription says "Water is best"- which makes sense given the fact that Bath as a city developed around the thermal spa the Romans had built two millennia ago and that Bath still today is a spa city. However, the sculpture was erected in 1861 and has nothing to do with bathing, but everything with drinking. Behind it was the local Temperance Society trying to convince the population to switch from wine and beer to water - a rather difficult enterprise when we remember that one of Jesus' most prominent miracles was turning water into wine.
Bath Abbey has a prehistory going back to the 7th century, but today's elegant appearance in high-gothic style (perpendicular) stems from the 16th century with extensive restoration work done in the 1860s. The exquisitely carved pews in the choir section of the church are also part of the Victorian restoration. So were, incidentally, the pews in the nave. However, a few years ago the diocese decided to sell these and replace them with removable wooden chairs. A decision that proved to be controversial.
I don't think any bird beats a robin's enthusiasm for taking a bath.
This youngster was doing its best to empty the bath.
A Roseate Spoonbill enjoys feeding in the Ding Darling Shallows while being bathed in glorious golden light...
The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is an Anglican parish church and a former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded in the 7th century, Bath Abbey was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. Major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1860s. It is one of the largest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture in the West Country.
The church is cruciform in plan, and is able to seat 1200. An active place of worship, with hundreds of congregation members and hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, it is used for religious services, secular civic ceremonies, concerts and lectures. The choir performs in the abbey and elsewhere. There is a heritage museum in the vaults.
The abbey is a Grade I listed building, particularly noted for its fan vaulting. It contains war memorials for the local population and monuments to several notable people, in the form of wall and floor plaques and commemorative stained glass. The church has two organs and a peal of ten bells. The west front includes sculptures of angels climbing to heaven on two stone ladders.
Bath Abbey is regarded by Simon Jenkins as one of England's Hundred Best Churches. For a detailed history please see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bath_Abbey.
Bath, Somerset.
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Pulteney Bridge is an iconic landmark located in the city of Bath, in the county of Somerset, England. The bridge spans the River Avon and connects the city center with the district of Widcombe.
The bridge was designed by Robert Adam and completed in 1774, and it is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Georgian architecture in England. Its most distinctive feature is the row of shops built into both sides of the bridge, which gives it a unique appearance and has made it a popular spot for photographers and tourists.
The shops on Pulteney Bridge originally sold everyday goods like groceries, but today they are home to a variety of boutiques, art galleries, and gift shops, making it a popular destination for shopping in Bath.
The bridge is also home to several elegant archways, which provide stunning views of the River Avon and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a stroll across the bridge and admire its beauty, or take a boat tour along the river for a unique perspective on this iconic landmark.
Overall, Pulteney Bridge is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Bath, offering a unique blend of history, architecture, and shopping in a beautiful and picturesque setting.
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So, I got brave....hubby and I bathed Fozzie for the 1st time by ourselves and groomed him....he turned out so good and I was shocked at how well he behaved!!!
Pulteney Bridge, Bath. My first attempt at an HDR image. Lurid colours knocked back with a gradient map layer in PS. Made from one raw NEF image from my Nikon D200.
Bath Abbey has a prehistory going back to the 7th century, but today's elegant appearance in high-gothic style (perpendicular) stems from the 16th century with extensive restoration work done in the 1860s. The exquisitely carved pews in the choir section of the church are also part of the Victorian restoration. So were, incidentally, the pews in the nave. However, a few years ago the diocese decided to sell these and replace them with removable wooden chairs. A decision that proved to be controversial.
50020, 50023, 45088, 47097, 50033 and a few more hangers on....Bristol Bath Road on 3-5-75
Part of the Tom Derrington Collection and holding all rights. Photographer unknown
Quite a few years before any of the 50's received names, only 50033 has survived into preservation.
The Circus, Bath.
From Wikipedia:
The Circus is a historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, Somerset, England, forming a circle with three entrances. Designed by architect John Wood, the Elder, it was built between 1754 and 1768, and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture. "Circus" (Latin) means a ring, oval or circle in English. The construction has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
The Circus is divided into three segments of equal length, with a lawn in the centre. Each segment faces one of the three entrances, ensuring a classical façade is always presented straight ahead.
A street musician caught in the shadow of Bath Abbey as the sun sets.
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A moody view of the cloudy skies over some Bath rooftops at sunset., september 2016.
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