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Bath, Somerset

UK Place
Demography
Population83992 ()
Administration
Unitary authorityBath and North East Somerset
Ceremonial countySomerset
RegionSouth West England
CountryEngland
Other Information
Post townBATH
Postcode districtBA1, BA2 BA
Dialling code01225
UK ParliamentBath

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Bath (c-eniconˈbɑːθ or c-enˈbæθ) is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 mi (156.1 km) west of London and 13 mi (20.9 km) south-east of Bristol. The population of the city is 83,992. It was granted city status by Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1590, and was made a county borough in 1889 which gave it administrative independence from its county, Somerset. The city became part of Avon when that county was created in 1974. Since 1996, when Avon was abolished, Bath has been the principal centre of the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES).

The city was first established as a spa resort with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") by the Romans in AD 43 although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs, which are the only ones naturally occurring in the United Kingdom. Edgar was crowned king of England at Bath Abbey in 973. Much later, it became popular as a spa resort during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.

The City of Bath was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1987. The city has a variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting venues, which have helped to make it a major centre for tourism, with over one million staying visitors and 3.8 million day visitors to the city each year. The city has two universities and several schools and colleges. There is a large service sector, and growing information and communication technologies and creative industries, providing employment for the population of Bath and the surrounding area.

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Rupert has now started filming ITV's adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. He is playing the part of Captain Wentworth, which is the lead male role. Co-stars will be Sally Hawkins as Anne Elliott and Anthony Head as Anne's father Sir Walter. Persuasion is filming in the area of Bath/Somerset. It is due to air in the UK in March of 2007 as part of ITV's Jane Austen Season and it also can be seen in Nov. 2007 in the US on PBS.
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River Trip, return from Bathampton Mill to Bath, on the River Avon, July 2007. Boat trips last about one hour Go to following web to find more info. www.pulteneyprincess.co.uk Pulteney Princess boat trips take you along the peaceful River Avon between Bath's beautiful Pulteney Weir and the charming village of Bathampton. The round trip lasts one hour or you can disembark at Bathampton Mill and return on a later boat or walk back along the Kennet and Avon canal. Scheduled trips run every 80 minutes between April and October. info@pulteneyprincess.co.uk bookings 07791 910650
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Sights from the City of Bath in Somerset UK. A sampling of the beautiful sights from the Southwest, the Roman Baths, and the weir at Pulteney Bridge... Background music may not be familiar to some but it's too all reminiscent for those who are from the Philippines. The group APO Hiking Society or APO is one of the most popular group in the early 80's and well into the 00's. Featured here are two of my favourite songs from them..
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Trailer for "Tractor Ted Showtime" - a video available from www.tractorland.co.uk, for young children. Find yourself taken to a farm show where Tractor Ted joins the children who all want to win first prize with their animals. They have cows, sheep, pigs and more, but who will win? Stunt riders amaze with their tricks in the grand ring and you can watch as a sheep dog finds some funny animals to round up. Filmed at the Bath & West Show in Somerset.
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The TMRGs Bath Green Park Layout at Bishops Lydeard during the West Somerset Steam Gala
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Bath is a city in Somerset, England most famous for its baths fed by three hot springs. It is situated 99 miles (159 km) west of Central London and 13 miles (21 km) south east of Bristol. The city is founded around the only naturally occurring hot springs in the United Kingdom. It was first documented as a Roman spa, although tradition suggests that it was founded earlier. The waters from its spring were believed to be a cure for many afflictions. From Elizabethan to Georgian times it was a resort city for the wealthy. As a result of its popularity during the latter period, the city contains many fine examples of Georgian architecture, most notably the Royal Crescent. The city has a population of over 90144 and is a World Heritage Site although this could be at risk after plans for a large scale complex of high rise flats were unveiled.
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The Story of the Supremes from the Mary Wilson Collection was launched by Supremes founder member Mary Wilson at the Assembly Rooms, Bath, on 26 July 2009. It was a glorious occasion, recorded here by Constellation Media. Music by Vocal Works Gospel Choir. The exhibition, mounted by Bath & North East Somerset Council, in association with the V&A and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, continues until 31 August 2009.
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Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. The city has a variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting venues, which have helped to make it a major centre for tourism.
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Bath Green Park station is a former railway station in Bath, Somerset, England. The station was also known as Bath Queen Square station. Bath Green Park orignally started as the terminus of the Midland Railway however in 1874 an extension of the Somerset & Dorset joined the Midland Line half mile from the station and began a co-operation with the Midland Railway, thus creating important passenger and freight traffic between the North of England and the South Coast. In this O gauge video which focuses on the S&D life on the Bath Green Park and Midford stations. Midford was a single plaftform station located on the S&D Bath extension, to the North of the station is Combe Down Tunnel (heading towards Bath) and South of the station is the signal Box and the Midford Valley Viaduct where the line becomes Double track (heading towards Wellow). Midford Station and Bath Green Park closed to passenger traffic in 1966 following The Beeching Report (Beechings Axe) and closed to freight in 1971. During the 1980's the track where taken up. Filmed on a Working progress O gauge model railway showing S&D and MR practice in the 195/60's period under the British Railways Era. As this is a Private Layout is someones house please do not ask whether you are able to visit. Enjoy Greatrailwayjourneys.
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Bath is a city in the county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol. The city was first established as a spa resort with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") by the Romans in AD 43 although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then., They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs, which are the only ones naturally occurring in the United Kingdom. Edgar was crowned king of England at Bath Abbey in 973 Much later, it became popular as a spa resort during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.
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Bath riverside sites to get enterprise area status - Bath Chronicle Tweet this news
Bath Chronicle--Some of the business rates collected in an area of Bristol which has been granted the higher status of enterprise zone will now be used to market the -Bath- sites for potential development. All the sites are at the heart of -Bath- and Nort - Date : Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:42:43 GMT+00:00
Somerset Business Awards open for entries - Minuteman Press (blog) Tweet this news
Minuteman Press (blog)--By attending events where both business know-how and digital business cards can be exchanged, -Bath- and -Somerset- businesses will see a widening of their circle of influence which in turn could lead to a stronger business proposi - Date : Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:18:01 GMT+00:00
Heartbreak of mother and son both diagnosed with life-threatening illness at ... - Daily Mail Tweet this news
Daily Mail--But just 30 minutes later, medics at Royal United Hospital in -Bath-, -Somerset-, also had to break the news that her son Kyle, 11, had a lump on his brain and needed emergency surgery. The family, including Sarah's husband Derek, 41, hav - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:36:06 GMT+00:00
Chew Magna flood defence work completed - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--Work to protect 69 properties at risk of flooding in Chew Magna, -Somerset-, has been completed. The £325000 project, which took place more than six months, was funded by Defra and the Environment Agency. The work was overseen by -Bath- and Nor - Date : Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:50:24 GMT+00:00
Airbus parents company EADS in cash boost for jobs - This is Somerset Tweet this news
This is Somerset--Seven other bids from the West of England Partnership area - which covers Bristol, -Bath- and North East -Somerset-, North -Somerset- and South Gloucestershire - failed to make the grade. Ministers refused to name those saying they may w - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:33:03 GMT+00:00
200 attend memorial service to James Bubear - Bath Chronicle Tweet this news
Bath Chronicle--The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has been commissioned to carry out an independent report about river safety in -Bath- and will present its findings, with any recommendations, to -Bath- and North East -Somerset- Council an - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:19:35 GMT+00:00
Jimmy Cheese: The shoes that MAKE your feet smell of cheddar - Daily Mail Tweet this news
Daily Mail--'This year, we are set to go one step further and I can promise visitors they won't be disappointed! The shoes can be seen at The Royal -Bath- and West Show from 1 to 4 June at the -Bath- & West Showground at Shepton Mallet i - Date : Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:59:57 GMT+00:00
Work begins on new homes at Bath's Western Riverside - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--The Homes and Communities Agency and -Bath- and North East -Somerset- Council have together committed £5.7m towards the scheme. The first phase will include a range of family houses, flats and 100 affordable homes provided by social landlord So - Date : Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:08:33 GMT+00:00
A West Country uprising - Cricket Web (blog) Tweet this news
Cricket Web (blog)--Despite the gentle nature of this historic county, presided over by the elegant city of -Bath-, an uprising is taking place in the old west-country, with -Somerset- County Cricket Club planning an assault on the collective cricketing s - Date : Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:32:58 GMT+00:00
Body may be missing Bath cleaner Tina - This is Somerset Tweet this news
This is Somerset--It is also understood police in Wiltshire have been liaising with colleagues in Avon and -Somerset-, who are continuing to investigate the murder of -Bath- student Melanie Hall. She vanised after leaving a nightclub in 1996 and her body - Date : Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:20:07 GMT+00:00

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average max. temperature °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6)
8.3
(46.9)
10.6
(51.1)
12.9
(55.2)
16.5
(61.7)
19.3
(66.7)
21.7
(71.1)
21.5
(70.7)
18.6
(65.5)
14.8
(58.6)
11.1
(52.0)
9.0
(48.2)
14.4
(57.9)
Average min. temperature
°C (°F)
1.4
(34.5)
1.3
(34.3)
2.7
(36.9)
3.7
(38.7)
6.8
(44.2)
9.7
(49.5)
11.9
(53.4)
11.7
(53.1)
9.6
(49.3)
6.9
(44.4)
3.6
(38.5)
2.4
(36.3)
6.0
(42.8)
Rainfall
mm(inches)
72.0
(2.84)
55.6
(2.19)
56.6
(2.23)
47.3
(1.86)
48.9
(1.93)
57.2
(2.25)
48.9
(1.93)
56.6
(2.23)
64.5
(2.54)
67.9
(2.67)
65.8
(2.59)
83.3
(3.28)
724.5
(28.52)
Source: [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/averages/19712000/sites/yeovilton.html Met Office]

Places with city status in the United Kingdom

EnglandBath * Birmingham * Bradford * Brighton & Hove * Bristol * Cambridge * Canterbury * Carlisle * Chester * Chichester * Coventry * Derby * Durham * Ely * Exeter * Gloucester * Hereford * Kingston upon Hull * Lancaster * Leeds * Leicester * Lichfield * Lincoln * Liverpool * City of London * Manchester * Newcastle upon Tyne * Norwich * Nottingham * Oxford * Peterborough * Plymouth * Portsmouth * Preston * Ripon * St Albans * Salford * Salisbury * Sheffield * Southampton * Stoke-on-Trent * Sunderland * Truro * Wakefield * Wells * Westminster * Winchester * Wolverhampton * Worcester * York
ScotlandAberdeen * Dundee * Edinburgh * Glasgow * Inverness * Stirling
WalesBangor * Cardiff * Newport * St David's * Swansea
Northern IrelandArmagh * Belfast * Derry * Lisburn * Newry

World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom

EnglandBath * Blenheim Palace * Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church * Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape * Derwent Valley Mills * Durham Castle and Cathedral * Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Hadrian's Wall) * Ironbridge Gorge * Jurassic Coast * Kew Gardens * Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City * Maritime Greenwich * Saltaire * Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites * Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey * Tower of London * Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church
ScotlandEdinburgh Old Town and New Town * Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Antonine Wall) * Heart of Neolithic Orkney * New Lanark * St. Kilda
WalesBlaenavon Industrial Landscape * Castles and Town Walls of King Edward I in Gwynedd * Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Northern IrelandGiant's Causeway
British overseas territoriesGough Island and Inaccessible Island, Tristan da Cunha * Henderson Island, Pitcairn Islands * Town of St George and Related Fortifications



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