http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/tags/roman/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:46 -0700 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:46 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3554/buddyicons/36925956@N06.jpg?1244677772#36925956@N06 http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/tags/roman/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983737686/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983737686/" title="Layout of the Baths"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6142/5983737686_f18455ed5f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Layout of the Baths" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:46 -0700 2011-06-25T10:32:18-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5983737686 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 Layout of the Baths <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5982488508/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5982488508/" title="The Roman Bath at Bath - HDR"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6132/5982488508_018f21e6de_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="The Roman Bath at Bath - HDR" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:45 -0700 2011-06-25T10:22:23-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5982488508 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 The Roman Bath at Bath - HDR <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983175033/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983175033/" title="Excavations - Assembled together"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6140/5983175033_a80878f8d1_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Excavations - Assembled together" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:40 -0700 2011-06-25T10:36:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5983175033 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 Excavations - Assembled together <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983174285/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983174285/" title="The Roman Baths - HDR"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6023/5983174285_2d444f2663_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="The Roman Baths - HDR" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:43 -0700 2011-06-25T10:30:34-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5983174285 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 The Roman Baths - HDR <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983169759/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983169759/" title="Excavations - with missing pieces projected"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6002/5983169759_6fd4ba9b4e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Excavations - with missing pieces projected" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:39 -0700 2011-06-25T10:37:44-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5983169759 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 Excavations - with missing pieces projected <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5982486270/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5982486270/" title="Part of the Dome at the Roman Bath"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6125/5982486270_2c5d7e59eb_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Part of the Dome at the Roman Bath" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:46 -0700 2011-06-25T10:19:06-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5982486270 51.383138 -2.359142 51.383138 -2.359142 12069 Part of the Dome at the Roman Bath <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929344087/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929344087/" title="Roman Bath at Bath - The Dome"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6124/5929344087_8c1958fbc4_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Roman Bath at Bath - The Dome" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:46 -0700 2011-06-25T10:19:15-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5929344087 51.383138 -2.359142 51.383138 -2.359142 12069 Roman Bath at Bath - The Dome <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) london bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983734242/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983734242/" title="Another view of the baths - HDR"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6028/5983734242_318f68c16b_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Another view of the baths - HDR" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:44 -0700 2011-06-25T10:29:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5983734242 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 Another view of the baths - HDR <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983735868/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983735868/" title="The Roman Baths - Another View - HDR"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6131/5983735868_2b7f4e4484_m.jpg" width="158" height="240" alt="The Roman Baths - Another View - HDR" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:42 -0700 2011-06-25T10:30:06-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5983735868 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 The Roman Baths - Another View - HDR <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> This is the terrace completed in 1897 when the Roman Baths were opened to the public.<br /> <br /> The swimming bath below is just one part of the Roman site which included extensive baths and a major temple complex built around the Hot Spring. <br /> <br /> The modern ground level is 4 meters above the Roman.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983189351/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5983189351/" title="Roman Baths - Excavations"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6024/5983189351_45fa3f3559_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Roman Baths - Excavations" /></a></p> <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:36:41 -0700 2011-06-25T10:39:49-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5983189351 51.381484 -2.35897 51.381484 -2.35897 12069 Roman Baths - Excavations <p>The Roman Bath Site:<br /> In the early 4th century AD the Baths and Temple of Sulis Minerva were at their greatest extent. In the courtyards and bathing halls there was space for hundreds of people. <br /> <br /> Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England. It is situated 97 miles (156 km) west of London and 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Bristol.<br /> The city was first established as a spa with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis (&quot;the waters of Sulis&quot;) by the Romans in AD 43, although verbal tradition suggests that Bath was known before then. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. Much later, it became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.</p> Alka_007 (Back after Ages) bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929905624/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929905624/" title="Roman Bath at Bath - Attendants"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6009/5929905624_efdf40b1c6_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Roman Bath at Bath - Attendants" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:26:43 -0700 2011-06-25T10:52:32-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5929905624 51.383138 -2.359142 51.383138 -2.359142 12069 Roman Bath at Bath - Attendants Alka_007 (Back after Ages) london bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929348089/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929348089/" title="Roman Bath at Bath - Steaming hot water"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6013/5929348089_4dd35ded5a_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Roman Bath at Bath - Steaming hot water" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:26:42 -0700 2011-06-25T10:45:40-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5929348089 51.383138 -2.359142 51.383138 -2.359142 12069 Roman Bath at Bath - Steaming hot water Alka_007 (Back after Ages) london bath roman romanbath http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929901752/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/alka_007/">Alka_007 (Back after Ages)</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alka_007/5929901752/" title="Bath - Excavation"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6143/5929901752_7ab9a784ea_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Bath - Excavation" /></a></p> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:26:41 -0700 2011-06-25T10:40:13-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Alka_007 (Back after Ages)) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5929901752 51.383138 -2.359142 51.383138 -2.359142 12069 Bath - Excavation Alka_007 (Back after Ages) london bath roman romanbath