Bath Splendour

It would be an injustice to call Bath a "chocolate box" town. This elegant city stands alone as a splendid example of town planning and vision by a number of 18th century residents. Plus, the natural resource of hot springs has attracted town builders from the days of the Romans. 

The girls in front of the masterful Royal Crescent in Bath. 

We were up early this morning for the short drive from Swineford to Bath in order to locate a good parking place. This achieved we settled down for a hearty Sunday breakfast. 

We decided in a 2-hour walking tour of Bath. This was quite an inspired decision for the effort was well worthwhile. The focus of the tour was the architecture and the architects. The consistency of this Georgian town is due to strict building regulations and the Bath stone that was used across the whole city. Not one red brick building was seen throughout our visit.  

The charming view and of course Pulteney Bridge! 

The spectacular Parade Gardens. 

The Circus - another elegant row of apartments. Thomas Gainsborough lived in one of these. 

Hilton getting in on the act! This street is thought to be another classic Georgian streetscape. 

Some other views of Bath. 

Who's that on the right getting into the photo!

Interesting advertising for a comedy tour (Walking Tour). 

The tour took over  two and half hours so we were ready for a drink and lunch. By this time this very popular centre was teeming with people, having spilled out of their hotel rooms, so lunch was a good option. 

Many lovely floral displays all around the city. 

Later in the afternoon we drove down to Westbury where the plateau overlooking the town contains a giant white horse on the hillside, visible for miles around the Salisbury Plains below. 

Westbury Whitehorse - 1746.  

A closer look!

Adding to the scenery!

A wonderful view across Salisbury Plains. 

Also here is the 2000 year old Iron Age fort.

Relaxing after a hard day on the hustings!