Bath in 1883 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions of this map are published, showing how the area changed across the years. Coverage stretches from The Circus southward to Bloomfield Avenue, & from Twerton Cemetery eastward to Archway Street, Dolemeads. Features include East Twerton, Locksbrook, South Twerton, several cemeteries, Somerset Certified Industrial Home, Green Park station with railway approaches, Crescent Gardens, River Avon, Bath Spa station, Beechen Cliff, Abbey church, Henrietta Park, Queen Square. The Royal Crescent is split by the top margin. Each map

Includes:: various street directory entries: on the 1883 map from Kelly`s 1902 directory including The Circus, Gay Street, High Street, Milsom Street, New King Street, Queen Square & Southgate Street. The 1883 version is from the beautiful h&-coloured 1st Edition. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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Bath in 1902 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions of this map are published, showing how the area changed across the years. Coverage stretches from The Circus southward to Bloomfield Avenue, & from Twerton Cemetery eastward to Archway Street, Dolemeads. Features include East Twerton, Locksbrook, South Twerton, several cemeteries, Somerset Certified Industrial Home, Green Park station with railway approaches, Crescent Gardens, River Avon, Bath Spa station, Beechen Cliff, Abbey church, Henrietta Park, Queen Square. The Royal Crescent is split by the top margin. Each map

Includes:: various street directory entries: on the 1883 map from Kelly`s 1902 directory including The Circus, Gay Street, High Street, Milsom Street, New King Street, Queen Square & Southgate Street. The 1883 version is from the beautiful h&-coloured 1st Edition. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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The Romans arrived in this green valley nearly two thousand years ago & were captivated by the miraculous stream of endless hot water. The restored bath & temples complex & the splendid Abbey attract thousands of visitors to the city each year. Use this guide to explore today`s Bath where visitors can once more experience the benefits of a dip in the natural mineral water & enjoy a lot more besides
- stylish shops & restaurants, interesting galleries & museums, & the feel of a lively city with its historic past informing an exciting present. It is available in four languages.
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Lurking beneath Bath's genteel spa town facade is a tangle of hidden quirky lives & unusual events. Take Lola Montez, siren, harpy, courtesan, Royal mistress & Spanish dancer, born in County Sligo as Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. Her flamboyant lifestyle & turbulent private life had their roots in her time at a demure finishing school in Bath. Then there's the eerie tale of ' Lady Betty Cobbe's ghost', a bizarre Regency fable surrounding a spirit, a mysterious black ribbon, & accurate premonitions of death. A host of other strange people, such as Dr James Graham, who practised electrotherapy & advocated earth baths, & William Oliver the Viper Catcher, make up Bath's colourful cast of characters. Delving into Bath's peculiar history, Michael Raffael has gathered together a rich collection of stories about these weird individuals & their duels, telescopes, cakes, fizzy drinks, Bath Buns, Sally Lunns & plasticene. The result is a highly readable, eclectic compendium of curiosities that will appeal to Bath residents & visitors alike. ...

Bath in the Great Breaks mini series from Insight Guides is a slim, focussed short break guide to the city, whether you are aiming for a relaxing or active break, illustrated with vivid colour photographs & containing easy to navigate information. A top 10 sites for the destination & its surrounding area are given, with a selection of detailed & mapped tour/walk ideas, special features on the uniqueness of the place e.g. its heritage, festivals & wildlife, as well as practical information on active pursuits, themed holidays, & selected places to stay to suit a cross section of budgets & tastes. An overview map showing selected tour routes & a selection of five summary boxes of top five great things to do or places to do adorn the inside jackets. ...

Bath Pevsner Architectual Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner's own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

Explore the splendour of Bath with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, Bath city map will ensure you don`t miss a thing. *

Includes:: a Pop Out map
- a detailed map of the city centre * Advice on the top things to see while you`re there * Handy, self-folding, tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Hotels, restaurants, stores & attractions are all included on the map Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring this stunning city. Fold

Size: 95mm x 130mm (3.75” x 5.25”) Sheet

Size: 215mm x 225mm (8.5” x 9.75”) Approx scale: 1:6000 Scale to be used as a guideline only






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Bath Pop Out Map from Compass Maps in a handy format to fit neatly all but the smallest pockets, with, as appropriate, transport network diagrams, additional useful maps, etc. The map's cover flaps open up to reveal a detailed street map of Bath, highlighting numerous sights & cultural institutions, etc. ...

Bath Pop Out Map from Compass Maps in a handy format to fit neatly all but the smallest pockets, with, as appropriate, transport network diagrams, additional useful maps, etc. The map's cover flaps open up to reveal a detailed street map of Bath, highlighting numerous sights & cultural institutions, etc. ...

Bath to Bournemouth at 1:110 000 scale, clearly mapped traffic free & on road National Cycle Network Routes & linking routes.



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