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Bath Through Time
Jenny Knight
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Description for Bath Through Time
Paperback. 96 pages, 187 Illustrations incl 115 colour. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Bath has changed and developed over the last century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; WQH; WQP. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 8. Weight: 300.
The ancient city of Bath owes much to the location of hot springs in the valley of the River Avon. It was established as a spa town by the Romans and the springs have remained in use since then, renowned for their health-giving properties. It was, however, during the Georgian era that Bath flourished. Jane Austen lived here for a short period and used the city as a setting for Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. In 1987 Bath was designated a World Heritage Site, recognising its unique historical significance. Unsurprisingly, it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in ... Read more
The ancient city of Bath owes much to the location of hot springs in the valley of the River Avon. It was established as a spa town by the Romans and the springs have remained in use since then, renowned for their health-giving properties. It was, however, during the Georgian era that Bath flourished. Jane Austen lived here for a short period and used the city as a setting for Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. In 1987 Bath was designated a World Heritage Site, recognising its unique historical significance. Unsurprisingly, it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445606156
SKU
V9781445606156
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Ref
99-31
About Jenny Knight
Jenny Knight is a local historian based in Gloucestershire.
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