A Day in Bath, where things were wet

 Dear Reader

I have always associated Bath and baths with water. Today’s experience confirmed this association in a number of ways. 

There was the visit by the majority of our group to The Roman Baths. Obvious.

Photo Credit: Sierra Engler

There was the River Avon which is flowing very fast at the moment. Probably because of the third reference to water, being RAIN. Lots of rain. 

As happens on tours, subgroups form which means those with shared interests can enjoy them together. I’ve named our little group The Four Fossils, as we are the senior members of the Choir. We have shared interests in history, especially old pubs and tea rooms, and finding interesting places to visit and to eat. 

This has included such notable places as The Comfy Pew cafe in Gloucester, Anokaa Indian restaurant in Salisbury and today’s adventure to the Sally Lunn Eating House.

This is the oldest house in Bath, dating to the 15th century, with the bakery dating to the 17th Century. We treated ourselves to a Sally Lunn bun, each of us with different toppings, so we could share them. The photo does not do them justice. they are delicious, a bit like a brioche bun, but somehow softer, I think. 

After our brunch we headed back via the main square in front of The Bath Abbey. My favourite thing about the Abbey is the angels climbing the ladders to heaven on the Western wall. 

We stopped briefly to check out the British souvenirs, some of which are more refined than others. I didn’t think the solar powered Dancing King was as nice as the one I own of his late Mum, so left him in the shop.

We visited the Jane Austen Centre, where we learned more about her life and the life of her family, as well as Bath’s Annual Jane Austen Festival which this year runs from 13-22 September 2024.

Letter from Emma Thompson

Letter from Emma Thompson

I was rather pleased to be able to save a pound on entry as I was considered Senior, being over 60. I love a bargain - it sits well with my inner Scot.

We braved the weather to head to the Pulteney Bridge where we got even wetter. 

We are now on the Coach returning to Salisbury in time to sing Evensong again tonight. This will be the last one for the kids for a couple of days, as the Lay Clerks are on duty again tomorrow. 

More later

Cxx