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Bath (/bɑːθ/ (
listen) or /bæθ/ (listen))[2] is the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths. In 2011, the population was 88,859.[3] Bath is in the valley of the River Avon, 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Bristol. The city became a World Heritage Site in 1987, and was later added to the transnational World Heritage Site known as the "Great Spa Towns of Europe" in 2021.
The city became a spa with the Latin name Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") c. 60 AD when the Romans built baths and a temple in the valley of the River Avon, although hot springs were known even before then.
Bath Abbey was founded in the 7th century and became a religious centre; the building was rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. In the 17th century, claims were made for the curative properties of water from the springs, and Bath became popular as a spa town in the Georgian era. Georgian architecture, crafted from Bath stone, includes the Royal Crescent, Circus, Pump Room and Assembly Rooms where Beau Nash presided over the city's social life from 1705 until his death in 1761.
Many of the streets and squares were laid out by John Wood, the Elder, and in the 18th century the city became fashionable and the population grew. Jane Austen lived in Bath in the early 19th century. Further building was undertaken in the 19th century and following the Bath Blitz in World War II. Bath became part of the county of Avon in 1974, and, following Avon's abolition in 1996, has been the principal centre of Bath and North East Somerset.
Bath has up to 1.3 million yearly visitors,[4] making it one of ten English cities visited most by overseas tourists.[5][6] Attractions include the spas, canal boat tours, Royal Crescent, Bath Skyline, Parade Gardens and Royal Victoria Park which hosts carnivals and seasonal events. Shopping areas include SouthGate shopping centre, The Corridor arcade and artisan shops at Walcot, Milsom, Stall and York Streets. There are theatres, including the Theatre Royal, as well as several museums including the Museum of Bath Architecture, the Victoria Art Gallery, the Museum of East Asian Art, the Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Fashion Museum, and the Holburne Museum. The city has two universities – the University of Bath and Bath Spa University – with Bath College providing further education. Sporting clubs include Bath Rugby and Bath City F.C. The city is also home to software, publishing and service-oriented industries such as Future plc and Rotork.
Yate is a town and civil parish in South Gloucestershire, England. It lies just to the southwest of the Cotswold Hills and is 12 miles (19 kilometres) northeast of Bristol city centre and 11 miles (18 kilometres) from the centre of Bath, with regular rail services to Bristol and Gloucester.
Developing from a small village into a town from the 1950s onwards, the 2011 census listed Yate's parish population as 21,789.[1] The market town of Chipping Sodbury (population 5,045) is contiguous with Yate to the east. In addition, a large southern section of the built-up area spills over into the parish of Dodington (population 8,206), and as a result, the total population of Yate's urban area is estimated at 35,000. Yate is located in South Gloucestershire in the South West of England. The town is northeast of Bristol city centre, which is about 11 miles (18 kilometres) away by road. Apart from Chipping Sodbury to the east, Yate is surrounded by countryside and is situated to the south-west of the Cotswolds. The A432 is the main road to serve Yate and runs through the centre of the town.[2]
The Yate-Chipping Sodbury conurbation is near the centre of the South Gloucestershire district. It is situated between suburban Bristol to the southwest and the Cotswold escarpment to the northeast.
The town has a skatepark at Peghill. Yate Common on Westerleigh Road is used for dog walking, nature watching, kite flying, circuses and fairs.
The common has a stretch of unused dual carriageway (51.532282°N 2.433879°W), known as the "Road to Nowhere", which has been used for filming in TV programmes such as Casualty.[15] This was part of a scheme to create a bypass from Rodford Way in South Yate to Nibley.[16] The scheme was only partially completed in 1974, the year when Yate became a part of Avon. Completion of the road would have entailed building a bridge over the railway, but finance for this was never made available.
The town has several parks and areas of open space. The largest of these is Kingsgate Park, which has an adventure playground for children.
The town is served by a community radio station, GLOSS FM which broadcasts 365 days a year on its webcasts and twice a year on 87.7 MHz FM.
A Cineworld cinema opened in the new Riverside shopping centre in April 2016.
The town benefits from a four appliance firestation, with a retained Crew 24 hours and then further tenders staffed on a voluntary basis. Next to the firestation is a 6 bay ambulance station with a further 3 ambulances and 2 response cars stabled outside.
Radstock is a town and civil parish on the northern slope of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England, about 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Bath and 8 miles (13 km) north-west of Frome. It is within the area of the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset. The Radstock built-up area had a population of 9,419 at the 2011 Census.
Radstock has been settled since the Iron Age, and its importance grew after the construction of the Fosse Way, a Roman road. The town grew after 1763, when coal was discovered in the area. Large numbers of mines opened during the 19th century, including several owned by the Waldegrave family, who had been Lords of the Manor since the Civil War. Admiral Lord Radstock, brother of George, fourth Earl Waldegrave, took the town's name as his title when created a Baron.
The spoil heap of Writhlington colliery is now the Writhlington Site of Special Scientific Interest, which includes 3,000 tons of Upper Carboniferous spoil from which more than 1,400 insect fossil specimens have been recovered. The complex geology and narrow seams made coal extraction difficult. Tonnage increased throughout the 19th century, reaching a peak around 1901, when there were 79 separate collieries and annual production was 1,250,000 tons per annum. However, due to local geological difficulties and manpower shortages, output declined and the number of pits reduced from 30 at the beginning of the 20th century to 14 by the mid-thirties; the last two pits, Kilmersdon and Writhlington, closed in September 1973. Manufacturing industries such as printing, binding and packaging provide some local employment. In recent years, Radstock has increasingly become a commuter town for the cities of Bath and Bristol.
Radstock is home to the Radstock Museum which is housed in a former market hall, and has a range of exhibits which offer an insight into north-east Somerset life since the 19th century. Many of the exhibits relate to local geology and the now disused Somerset coalfield. The town is also home to Writhlington School, famous for its Orchid collection, and a range of educational, religious and cultural buildings and sporting clubs.
Shepton Mallet is a market town with a rich and colourful history, nestled at the gateway to the Mendip Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, . The town is a perfect centre to explore the surrounding hills, criss-crossed with trails, footpaths and the remains of ancient and medieval industry and workings.
Once an important Roman route centre and town, Shepton Mallet is an ideal base for discovering all the history and beauty that Somerset has to offer. Wells and Glastonbury are nearby; the Roman and Georgian city of Bath , and the historic port of Bristol are all less than an hour’s journey by car.
Closer to home, the town can boast a rich history of its own. A brand new series of heritage trails to be launched in August 2021 will reveal some of Shepton Mallet’s best kept secrets and immerse visitors in the people, the industry, the brewing and a rich tapestry of stories about the evolution of the town from the Domesday book onwards.
Shepton Mallet Prison, once the oldest prison in the country, was home during World War 2 to the Kray Twins, the Domesday Book and the Magna Carta. Now a visitor attraction, you can enjoy a tour (with ghosts if you so choose), the escape rooms or even a night behind bars.
Steam railway enthusiasts, children and families alike are all welcome at the East Somerset Steam Railway just outside Shepton Mallet. Take a ride on the train and visit the museum, waiting room and ticket office to get a glimpse into the world of steam. Visit the engine shed and workshop to see restoration of steam engines in action.
If you want to cool off on a warm day, swim a few lengths or enjoy a bit of family fun in the pool, visit the Shepton Mallet Lido, warmed using recycled heat from nearby cider and perry maker, Brother’s Drinks.
Located within the Somerset Levels, Street is Somerset’s largest village.
Sitting at the end of the Polden Hills, with views of Glastonbury Tor and the Mendip Hills. Street is perfectly situated to explore the surrounding countryside, whilst enjoying all of the sites and facilities that the village has to offer.
Street is the birthplace of Clarks shoes, whose story began almost 200 years ago, when brothers, Cyrus and James Clark, started making slippers from sheepskin offcuts. Clarks grew into an international company, renowned for quality and innovation. Although the factory has long gone, Street is still home to Clarks HQ, and many of the surrounding buildings and terraces built for the workers, such as Wilfrid Road, themselves attract visitors, for their architectural qualities.
Street also has a number of churches, the oldest being the Anglican Parish Church of The Holy Trinity, a Grade I listed building which dates from the 14th century.
From manufacturing to retail, on the site of the old Clarks factory stands one of Somerset’s premier tourist attractions, Clarks Village outlet shopping centre, the first purpose-built factory outlet in the UK.
Along the High Street you will find many independent shops and cafés, as well as a selection of well known brands.
As you walk east along the High Street you will find Greenbank Swimming Pool, a Grade II listed pool that was bequeathed by Alice Clark to Street in 1937.
Merriman Park, is just a short stroll from western end of the High Street. The park offers something for everyone, with an open grass area, a newly refurbished play area for 0 – 10 years old’s, play equipment for older children and an outdoor table tennis table. It also contains a war memorial, that was designed by William Douglas Caröe,
Street is also renowned for its educational facilities. Millfield School has been represented at every Olympic Games since 1956, and at the 2012 Olympics in London Millfield was the most represented British school.
Street is surrounded by a rich variety of towns, each with their own distinct character, such the neighboring town of Glastonbury, renowned for its spirituality, or the historic cathedral city of Wells.
