. The Encyclopaedia Britannica; ... A dictionary of arts, sciences and general literature. 699, in the 74th year of his age. BATH, the chief town of Somersetshire, and, from theelegance of its buildings and the beauty of its situation,one of the finest cities in England, is situated mainly on theright bank of the river Avon, though a considerable exten-sion has also taken place on the left. Communication be-tween the two portions is afforded by several bridges, ofwhich the most hnportant are the Pulteney, the NorthParade, the Cleveland, and the Grosvenor Suspension. Theheights and slopes of th
. The Encyclopaedia Britannica; ... A dictionary of arts, sciences and general literature. 699, in the 74th year of his age. BATH, the chief town of Somersetshire, and, from theelegance of its buildings and the beauty of its situation,one of the finest cities in England, is situated mainly on theright bank of the river Avon, though a considerable exten-sion has also taken place on the left. Communication be-tween the two portions is afforded by several bridges, ofwhich the most hnportant are the Pulteney, the NorthParade, the Cleveland, and the Grosvenor Suspension. Theheights and slopes of the great western oolitic range, thatrise like an amphitheatre from the river valley, are coveredwith the terraces and crescents of the city; it containsmany fine public walks, and the vicinity presents a greatvariety of beautiful landscape. Its sheltered positionrenders the climate mild and agreeable. The houses are BATH 433 mostly bailt of white freestone. _ Joiatly with Wells,Bath is the head of a diocese, which is coextensive withthe county of Somerset. The Abbey Church is a handsome. Sketch Ground-Plan of Bath. I. GulldtialL 3. Assembly Rooms. 3. Theatie. 4. Post-Offlc8. 6. Market. 6. Pump-Room. 7. Kings and Queens Bath. 8. Cross Hath. 9. Hot Bath Pvimp-Koom. 10. Kingston Bntlis. 11. Ro>al Private Baths.
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