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The sights and symbols of Bath, England

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Bath, England, is named after its Roman baths. Here, Bath Abbey is seen looming in the background.
Bath, England, is named after its Roman baths. Here, Bath Abbey is seen looming in the background.
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The Roman Baths were built over a natural hot spring, and in the predawn hours, you can see the steam rising over this historic site.
The Roman Baths were built over a natural hot spring, and in the predawn hours, you can see the steam rising over this historic site.
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The lower portions of the Roman Baths are ancient, while the frilly touches above are Victorian.
The lower portions of the Roman Baths are ancient, while the frilly touches above are Victorian.
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Incredible remnants of the original structure of the Roman Baths.
Incredible remnants of the original structure of the Roman Baths.
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The Royal Crescent, the iconic landmark of Bath.  It forms a perfect half-moon shape around its gardens.
The Royal Crescent, the iconic landmark of Bath. It forms a perfect half-moon shape around its gardens.
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Old meets new in beautiful Bath.
Old meets new in beautiful Bath.
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The Royal Crescent was built in 1774, and is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the United Kingdom.
The Royal Crescent was built in 1774, and is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the United Kingdom.
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You never known who you might meet in Bath.
You never known who you might meet in Bath.
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Bath is full of curious streets and alleys just waiting to be explored.
Bath is full of curious streets and alleys just waiting to be explored.
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Another treasure of Bath: King Edward’s School, founded in 1552.
Another treasure of Bath: King Edward’s School, founded in 1552.
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Queen Square was designed by John Wood the Elder in the 1700s.
Queen Square was designed by John Wood the Elder in the 1700s.
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A plaque at Queen Square.
A plaque at Queen Square.
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The Circus, also designed by John Wood the Elder.
The Circus, also designed by John Wood the Elder.
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Bath’s beautiful Pulteney Bridge, lit up at night.
Bath’s beautiful Pulteney Bridge, lit up at night.
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More old meets new in Bath.
More old meets new in Bath.
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Bath Abbey, built on the spot where the first king of England was crowned.
Bath Abbey, built on the spot where the first king of England was crowned.
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Bath is known for its stunning architecture.
Bath is known for its stunning architecture.
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Coeur de Lion, famed as the smallest pub in Bath.
Coeur de Lion, famed as the smallest pub in Bath.
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A lovely afternoon in the heart of Bath’s shopping district.
A lovely afternoon in the heart of Bath’s shopping district.
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“The most photographed man in England”, Martin Salter, the greeter at Bath’s Jane Austen Centre.
“The most photographed man in England”, Martin Salter, the greeter at Bath’s Jane Austen Centre.
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More beautiful architecture in Bath.
More beautiful architecture in Bath.
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