Oakleigh House, Bath

Advantages: Historic Architecture
Disadvantages: Pollution

...Bath is a historic town formally inhabited by the Romans, in their path they left us with the Roman Baths soon 2 be re-opened to the public. I have lived in and around Bath for many years and must say it is a glorious city, full of life, and memories. You can visit Lucy Lunns house the first person ever 2 live in Bath and then go shopping amongst the many shops. Or maybe even a trip to the theatre royal a most amazing sight once inside. Bath does has its setbacks though the traffic is appauling.Bath is surrounded by hills aswell so the pollution cannot escape. But all in all bath is a gr8 place 2 b.... Read review

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Advantages: Lots to see and do!
Disadvantages: Plenty of walking (if unable) too much to see in a weekend!

...which is situated behind theBath Spa Railway station. Adrenalin High on Walcot Street are great for advice on adventure sports in Bath and do suplly the equipment. The Victoria Art Gallery is opposite Pulteney Bridge and is Bath's largest gallery. With temporary exhibitions, the feel changes regularly, however there is a permanent display upstairs. Owned by the City of Bath College, The Hotbath Gallery on Hotbath Street exhibits students work and contributions from international artists. Clubbing in Bath is usually found to be underground as most clubs are in old Victorian houses in the cellars. Moles has live music, wereas somewhere like PoNaNas covers most mainstream tastes. There is another club, the biggest in Bath, called Cadillacs. This is a club for those that like to listen to chart music. Bath holds its infamous Bath... Read review

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Advantages: c op
Disadvantages: c op

...did. In 1767 when John Wood JR had built the Royal Crescent, members of the royal family made it tradition to stay at number One Royal crescent. This brought Bath extra trade as followers of the family would want to stay in the famous house for £140 P.A. The crescent was built purely to attract people from Bristol to Bath. When you travelled from Bristol, the crescent would be the first attraction that you would see. The crescent is a very grand building and soon as Bath extended, all houses were built like the crescent. In the 18th Century Bath became a very rich and popular City where the rich and famous would dine and be treated to luxuries such as the theatre. In 1841, Bath got its first railway line from Bath to London. This enabled the public to freely explore London and it also offered Bath more trade and wealth. As you can see... Read review

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