What a fascinating visit of the Roman Baths we had on Saturday afternoon.
The people of Roman Britain came here to worship Sulis Minerva and bathe in the waters of the natural thermal springs, which still flow with hot water today.
Another memorable shot for me. We visited the Roman baths when we lived in the area. My daughter Zoe who was about 4 years old at the time leaned over to feel how warm the water was and promptly fell in. Luckily it was a warm day and she soon dried. The water was warm too which was good.
Loving seeing your photos of my old stomping ground. I did a guided ghost walk around Bath once - very creepy but also made us notice architectural details above street level.
@onewing Ha ha ... that was a bit of an experience for Zoe! There are signs saying not to touch the water today ... I was dying to stick my finger in, just to test the temperature! I resisted though. You could see how tempting it was for kids though. :-)
@jamibann ha ha they probably put signs up because people had fallen in no doubt. This was in 1980 though so way before health and safety. In those days people could wade in the water at certain times.
@happypat You can't at the ancient Baths, but you can at the rooftop Thermae Bath Spa nearby. We didn't, although we did have a wee drink of the waters! You can see the bathing pool from the top of the Abbey Tower - I'll post an image later of that.
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Wow that’s a great looking place Ayla! Not quite the history of Issi’s but it would do! Never mind not envious as I shall be in my holiday spar hot thermal pools very soon!! Ha ha. About the only swimming I do these days! 🥰
Wow that’s a great looking place Ayla! Not quite the history of Issi’s but it would do! Never mind not envious as I shall be in my holiday spar hot thermal pools very soon!! Ha ha. About the only swimming I do these days! 🥰