Three Girls in Bath


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August 8th 2008
Published: August 9th 2008
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In around 800 BC, a Celtic king called Bladud was kicked out of his realm for leprosy. Because he had nowhere else to go, he went off to a place that the locals thought was divine -- hot springs coming up out of the soil He mimicked the swine he had and began to roll around in this mud and, lo and behold, his leprosy disappeared and a town began to build up around the springs as others came to b... Read Full Entry



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The BathsThe Baths
The Baths

I like to think this is how the Romans used to hang out as well.
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The Baths

Looking back towards the Abbey.
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The Baths

The face that used to greet people as they walked into the temple.
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The Baths

Minerva herself.
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The Baths

Not looking too Roman, I'm afraid.
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The Baths

Where one can still make an offering to the gods. I did not take any chances and threw in 50p.
The Pump RoomThe Pump Room
The Pump Room

This water comes directly from the spring. One is allowed t taste it.
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The Pump Room

Yuck! It is warm and full of minerals.
The PubThe Pub
The Pub

Where we celebrated out great day with a pint.



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