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Bath Abbey - A magnificent Abbey vsited by visitors from across the globe. A religious building has stood on the site of the abbey since 676. An abbey was replaced by a large Norman priory in 1090, but the building was not maintained well. Oliver King, who was appointed Bishop of Bath and Wells, decided in 1499 to replace the building with a magnificent cathedral.

On the west front of the abbey you can see Oliver King's "signature" - a combination of an olive tree (which represents his name "Oliver" and is also a symbol for peaceful times) and a crown (which represents both his surname "King" and the king at that time, Henry the Seventh).

Entry is free,  contributions are welcomed to help theAbbey to be maintained.
For more information about Bath Abbey, see: http://www.bathabbey.org

Bath has Britain's only natural hot springs. Rainwater which fell thousands of years ago over the limestone hills in this area has made its way deep under the surface, where the hot temperature has turned it to steam and pushed it back up to the surface. The Roman bath are one of Bath's most visied tourist sites, with guided tours by audio guide in many different languages. The Roman Baths give a true insite into how the Roman's would have bathed and is situated close to  Bath Abbey http://www.romanbaths.co.uk) .

Jane Austen Centre 40 Gay Street; http://www.janeausten.co.uk. Tells the story of the influence of Bath on the writing of Jane Austen, who lived here between 1801 and 1806. Two of Jane Austen's novels are set in Bath: "Northanger Abbey" and "Persuasion" (some of her other well-known novels are "Pride and Prejudice", "Sense and Sensibility", "Emma" and "Mansfield Park"). these books tell you about Georgian society in Bath at this time (Jane Austen did not like all the rules and formality).

Milsom Street is one of the main shopping areas in Bath with the recent development of Milsom Place, with a narrow passage into the upper floors . There are a number of individual boutique shops and cafes including Jamie's Italian .

Postal Museum (http://www.bathpostalmuseum.org) on Broad Street. It was at this location that the letter with the first ever postage stamp (a "penny black") was sent in 1840. A museum with the history of the postal service, including the contribution of Ralph Allen, who used to work at the post office here.

Argyle Street. and Pulteney Bridge,  there are several specialist shops worth exploring. On the side of the river there is a park and a place where you can take boat trips along the River Avon.
   


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