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the inside of an old church with pews and stained glass windows on both sides

One of my favourite cities to visit in England is Bath. The characteristic Bath Stone gives the city its light golden colour and a unique appearance. In the historic centre, you’ll find Bath Abbey, an impressive Gothic church with a rich history. The origins of Bath Abbey date back to AD 675, when it was founded as a monastery. In the 10th century, it became a Benedictine abbey, but the current church largely dates from the late 15th and early 16th centuries. It is renowned for its…

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an aerial view of a large building in the middle of a city with tall towers

Bath Abbey is particularly stunning in the sunshine. The golden Bath stone, from which the Abbey is constructed, glows warmly in the sunlight, highlighting the intricate details of its Gothic architecture. It’s no wonder that thousands flock to this part of the city to marvel at the stunning craftsmanship and also to venture inside to view one of the finest fan vaulted ceilings in the country (perfect to dodge the hot summer heat too!) 🥵 ☀️ #gothic #gothicstyle #summertime #bath…

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a large building with many towers near the water

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath, commonly known as Bath Abbey, is an Anglican parish church and a former Benedictine monastery in Bath, Somerset, England. Founded in the 7th century, Bath Abbey was reorganised in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 12th and 16th centuries. Major restoration work was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the 1860s. It is one of the largest examples of Perpendicular Gothic architecture in the West Country. The church is cruciform in…

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a large building with a fountain in front of it and people standing on the balcony

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