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THE BEAUTY OF BATH byCasper Farrell, is a visitor guidebook and photographiccelebration of the twin UNESCO Heritage city of Bath.This Georgian Spa towndeserved a lavish guidebook, and just as Bath was voted the number one city tovisit in the UK by Condé Nast and Premier Inn, it now has one. The author Casper Farrellis a Bath local and a professional photographer and writer, as well as localapple grower and cider maker. “Bath has never beenjust another city on the map, it is a place of wonder.From my earliest visitsto its grand terraces, cobbled streets and sweeping crescents, the citycaptured my imagination, leaving an imprint that has shaped both my life and mywork.As a local, Bath is woven into my own story; a place of endlessinspiration, discovery and quiet familiarity, sparking a love of Georgianarchitecture and a fascination with the stories woven into the fabric of thecity.” Casper’s guidebook containseverything you need for a great trip to Bath including all the places to visit,and insider information about where to stay, eat, drink and shop.It is also abeautiful souvenir of your trip featuring over 150 stunning photographs of thecity.If you want to learn about the history of Bath there are severalillustrated essays including a Timeline of Bath’s history, the architecture ofBath in the Georgian Period, Georgian Balls and Beau Nash, Jane Austen and Bathand the use of Bath for TV and Films – Bridgerton. Featured are: The Royal Crescent, Lansdown, The Circusand The Paragon.The Heart of Bathincluding: Queen Square,Pulteney Bridge, Great Pulteney Street, The Holburne Museum, Kennet & AvonCanal, River Avon, Bath Abbey, Bath’s Alleyways & Back Streets, ThermalCity – Historic & Modern Hot Springs, The Theatre Royal, and Bath Skyline& Viewpoints. For fans of Bridgerton,Jane Austen, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, there is a comprehensive locationguide so that you can visit the elegant Georgian streets, grand ballrooms, andatmospheric spots in Bath that inspired them. Also included are Day trips from Bath featuring: Dyrham Park, Stourhead Landscape Garden, Lacock Abbey,Iford Manor, The American Museum (& Gardens), Westonbirt Arboretum,Stonehenge, Castle Combe, Longleat Safari Park, Avebury Stone Circle, BowoodHouse & Gardens, and The Bishop’s Palace, Wells Featuring colour OS-styledetailed maps, written directions and smartphone scannable direction QR-codesmaking navigation easy. Where to Stay,Eat & Drink • Bath’s Top Ten • Bath In A Day & Other Itineraries •Shopping • Attractions • City Tours • Best Pubs • Music Venues • Film • Furthercity of Bath Reading & Visitor Websites • Historical Essays
