BATH

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What do you know
about the city of Bath?

^{What should you know?} 

>  UNESCO World Heritage Site

- History

- Architecture

- Literature

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World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.

World Heritage Sites in the NL

Location

History

Julius Caesar invaded Britain in 55 or 54 AD. 

The city of Bath in South West England was founded in the 1st century AD by the Romans who used the natural hot springs as a thermal spa.

Bath's hot springs are the only ones in Britain. 250,000 gallons of water flow through the springs each day. 

There are three main springs - the King's Spring, the Hetling Spring and the Cross Bath Spring. 

The hot springs have played a central role in every stage of the city's development, creating a unique social history and culture where the waters are central to healing and recreation.

Encyclopedia Brittanica 

Bath World Heritage website

Unesco

Unesco

Why is Bath a World Heritage Site? 

One reason is because of the Roman Archaeology.

Roman Bath 

Archaeological remains 

Unesco

Why is Bath a World Heritage Site? 

Another reason is because of the 18th century architecture

- Neo-classical architectural style > Palladian principles in the building of houses, public buildings, bridges and churches

- Georgian style can be seen in the crescents, squares, the Circus and terraces

- Widespread use of limestone 

Unesco

Why is Bath a World Heritage Site? 

Another reason is because of the social setting

Visitors flocked to Bath. The list of famous and influential people who visited, lived in or wrote about the city is extensive. Customs and practices associated with 'taking the waters' were practiced and developed here. The fashion for promenading influenced the design of Bath streets and gardens. The rules and etiquette governing polite society were embodied in buildings such as the Assembly Rooms and Pump Room.

Bath in literature

“I really believe I shall always be talking of Bath, when I am at home again – I do like it so very much…. Oh! Who can ever be tired of Bath?” – Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey

Time to check your knowledge

Crossword

What do you know
about the city of Bath?

Interview 

A good way to learn about life in Bath, in England and in a family which might be different than yours, is by interviewing your host family. What would be good and interesting questions to ask your host family?

Work with your neighbour and make a list of questions. 

Enter your top 3
questions

What do you think they might ask you?

What are you going to bring?

Is there anything else you need to prepare/want to know?