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There was so much history in the city of Bath I could hardly believe. From the
phrases "daylight robbery" to "we are not pleased", to the first postage stamp,
to the Roman baths themselves, the city was the source of many firsts.
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This Roman pipe pushes out a quarter of a million gallons of water every day
at a temperature of 117 degrees F. The amazing thing is that its been doing
that for 2000 years. Talk about built to last. The orange color at the bottom
of the picture was made from the mineral deposits in the water.
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The majority of the city was built out of the same stone and architected by the
father and son team of John Wood the Elder and John Wood. This photo is a portion
of the Royal Crescent, built in a 200 meter sweeping arc or 30 houses with 114
Ionic Columns.
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At the heart of the city is the source of its name and its fame, the Roman Baths.
The Romans invaded Britain in 43 A.D. In a swampy spot in the Avon Valley they
appied their engineering efficientcy, and in the next 30-40 years, tamed the marsh,
harnessed its waters, and built this temple, and Britain's first health hydro.
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