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by Dabs
Jane Austen, who was an inhabitant of Bath for many years, wrote two novels that had Bath featured prominently, "Persuasion" and "Northanger Abbey", you can still see many of the places that she wrote about including the Pump Room and the Assembly Rooms. For those of you who want the pleasure of Jane without the pain of reading, both novels have been adapted into movies, I preferred the 1995 Amanda Root/Ciaran Hind version of "Persuasion" over the 2007 version that just played on Masterpiece Theater although Anthony Head was a superb Mr. Elliott. There was also a 2007 adaptation of "Northanger Abbey".
No Pads, No Helmets, No Mercy
by cryofthecelt
If you're in or around Bath between August and March, stop by the pitch to catch an exciting rugby match!
Rugby was invented in Rugby, England in 1832 by William Webb Ellis, a young student at Rugby School who picked up a football (soccer ball) and ran with it in his hands to score. Rugby is a sport at the heart of Bath, a sport that somewhat defines the town. Bath Rugby Football Club has been in existence since the late 19th century, and today the team boasts top spot in several national league championships.
For newcomers to the game, rugby is a cross between American football and soccer. Unlike American football, players do not wear pads or helmets and play does not end with a tackle, making rugby an extremely fast-paced and thrilling game.
So, like I said, if you're lucky enough to be in Bath during rugby season, be sure to catch a home match! Support the team with an official Cotton Traders jersey from Just Rugby or The Bath Rugby Shop, both located in the shopping centres in town.
Bath market
by JuliaK about The whole market of Bath
The whole market of Bath is very special. On our first visit we were so impressed that there were more shops than in Bristol... well at least more interesting to go and visit. Full of tourists but not overcrowded all the shops provide you with the cosiness that a small town can.
Bath's market is very special as you can see from the picture!! all this small shops and alleys are so exiting for me!! You can buy from a needle to the best designer dress that you have seen on the months magazine. Prices vary.. from the most cheap piece of garment to the most expensive car!
The Train or the Bus
by Etoile2B
I was living in Oxford when I visited Bath. It's easy to get to from both Oxford and London. There are frequent (and relatively cheap) trains and busses from both cities. Just check the schedules. On the way home, in fact, we missed our bus back to Oxford and took a train to London and then a bus home easily.
Some Tea... ??
by Sharon about Sally Lunn's refreshment house
There are some tea rooms in Bath and the most famouse one is the Sally Lunn's.
Its the oldest house in Bath (c1482) and there are 3 rooms for serving the special food they have that based in the Sally Lunn's Bun.
Sally Lunn was a 17th century baker whom created a famouse buttery tea bun. I had a cream tea bun which included a tea and a bunn with cream and jum. what can i say..?? it was the best cream and jum that ever had !
The service was a bit slow but it was worth it. Dont miss this experience, the house inside looks so old and nice, the classic music that is played and the way the waitresses dress like in the 17th century is just lovely.
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Roman Baths
Pulteney Bridge
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