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Panoramic view of the city from Smallcombe vale after sunset. Spectacular colourful illumination of the city center over Christmas holiday that started last year to support local economy and honoured efforts of NHS during pandemic. The project was supported by the Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID) and designed and produced by Fineline Lighting and Visit Bath. Taken from Widcombe Hill, Bath, England, UK.
The view of the city centre and Bath Abbey from Smallcombe vale after sunset. Spectacular colourful illumination of the city center over Christmas holiday that started last year to support local economy and honoured efforts of NHS during pandemic. The project was supported by the Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID) and designed and produced by Fineline Lighting and Visit Bath. Taken from Widcombe Hill, Bath, England, UK.
My take on this classic window into Bath shot... Taken early morning, loving the spring tones
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A beautiful old canal barge full of character,clearly in need of some love and attention. Even in it's distressed state the faded vivid colours stand out, to reflect it's past glories.
Kennet & Avon Canal, Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
I took this on a misty morning, looking south towards Widcombe (from the Pulteney Gardens road bridge).
The centre of the city of Bath has been transformed by impressive colourful illuminations over Christmas holiday. The project is supported by the Bath Business Improvement District (Bath BID) and designed and produced by Fineline Lighting and Visit Bath aiming to support local economy and honoured efforts of NHS in these challenging times. Taken from Widcombe Hill, Bath, England, UK.
More tranquility at the Kennet and Avon Canal ...looking 👀 just delightful in the spring 🌸late evening sun ☀️
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A flight of locks which takes the Kennet and Avon Canal down 60 feet to join the River Avon in Bath.
For centuries Bath had suffered from the River Avon flooding - even the Romans had to raise the level of some of their baths complex to alleviate the problem. Flood levels are marked on the buttress of Widcombe footbridge, on buildings in Grove Street and on Norfolk Buildings.
In the early 1970's the weir was rebuilt in its current 'V' shape with an associated flood control gate (sluice) on the east side of the river (see also Civic Trust Award page).
Pulteney Weir features in the recently released film of Les Misérables. Part of the scene where Inspector Javert commits suicide by jumping into the River Seine was filmed here in October 2012.
This bridge carries the historic North Parade, which dates from 1741, across the River Avon. However, the bridge itself wasn't built until almost 100 years later, in 1836. This original bridge was made of cast iron on stone abutments, with lodges and staircases. This was rebuilt in 1936, being refaced in stone over a new reinforced concrete superstructure which replaced the two outside ribs of the original eight cast-iron arches.
In the distance is Widcombe Hill with the spire of St Matthew's Church and beyond that is Prior Park Landscape Garden.
For centuries Bath had suffered from the River Avon flooding - even the Romans had to raise the level of some of their baths complex to alleviate the problem. Flood levels are marked on the buttress of Widcombe footbridge, on buildings in Grove Street and on Norfolk Buildings.
In the early 1970's the weir was rebuilt in its current 'V' shape with an associated flood control gate (sluice) on the east side of the river (see also Civic Trust Award page).
Pulteney Weir features in the recently released film of Les Misérables. Part of the scene where Inspector Javert commits suicide by jumping into the River Seine was filmed here in October 2012.
View from Beechen Cliff looking over Widcombe and Bathwick Hill to the right, and an HST from London at Bath Spar station, below left
Bath, Somerset.
wiki link - Bath, Somerset
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.
Designed in the 18th century by the poet Alexander Pope and the landscape gardener Capability Brown.
Cardiff - Portsmouth train crosses the River Avon as it leaves Bath Spa Station
The bridge in the foreground is for the river towpath, as the Kennett and Avon Canal joins the river at this point
The facade mimics the Palladian-style Widcombe Manor, reputedly Bath's finest Georgian residence.
As with the grand country house for which it is named, Widcombe is in a park-like setting, albeit scaled down to 2.5 acres.
Nonconformist Chapel,
Smallcombe Cemetery,
Bath,
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TAKEN - 2.58p.m. Sun 6th Sept'20.
Smallcombe Cemetery is situated on the edge of Bath, Somerset, England, in a valley between Widcombe Hill and Bathwick Hill. The cemetery consists of two distinct parts, the Anglican section known as St Mary's Churchyard and the non-conformist section known as Smallcombe Vale cemetery. They are sometimes known together as Smallcombe Garden cemetery. The two cemeteries have been closed to new burials since 1988 and they are maintained by Bath and North East Somerset Council. The Bath Corporation assumed responsibility for both cemeteries in 1947. In 1977 the caretakers lodge, described as The Lodge, Bathwick Cemetery, BA2 6DD, was sold for £800 without water or drainage.
The Smallcombe Vale cemetery opened in 1861 or 1862 and was administered by the Bathwick Burial Board. The non-conformist Smallcombe Vale Chapel was designed by Alfred S Goodridge. It was Grade II listed in 2011.
There are times when it just grates and then there are moment when you know why it's all worthwhile.
Bath, late afternoon, after the lovely Widcombe Rising street party.
Split screen view with Beechen Cliff on the right and Halfpenny Bridge on the right, and on a large view the rear of an HST heading to Bristol
Colas 43060 brings up the rear as 43050 approaches Bath Spa leading 1Z23 0611 Bristol High Level Siding to Tyseley L.M.D. Network Rail test train on 5th November 2020.
The fog had only just lifted and much of the city under the lee of the hill was still under a blanket of fog; the spire of St Matthew's Church at Widcombe can just be seen in the mist.
ex-EMR power cars 43060 + 43050 were on short term lease from Porterbrook to assess their suitablility in place of 37s and 67s for Network Rail's test trains.
Widcombe Terrace with Widcombe Crescent beyond. Both lack the classical pediments and stepped forward ends and center sections, reflecting the more austere period they were built.
Pentax LX with smc Pentax A 24mm; f8, 1/250 sec. Adox Silvermax 100. Developer - Rondinal, 1:25 dilution, 8 mins, Agfa Rondinax 35U tank