Bath in Bloom

As i walked around today I noticed that Bath's flowers are particularly beautiful at the moment, so i decided to share them with you

Toppings Bookshop

I have lived in Bath for many years, and only just discvered this wonderful little corner of the city!

Toppings bookshop is a wonder where you browse the books before you buy even being allowed to read them, and the icing on the cake, you are offered free tea or coffee whilst you do so! (they don't however offer cake)

They have just two stores, one in Bath, and one in Ely.

Alexander McCall Smith called it "On of the finest bookshops in the world"

I took tea; earl grey, my favourite, and dug in!

I came away with many items. Travel books about Paris, and New York, the two places i want to go to more than anything, a book about King George V for my father, and some fiction  suggested by the employees for my mother.

They are most certainly the most helpful bookstore i have come across, and if you're a book worm definitely worth a visit. To be honest, its even worth a visit if you aren't a huge book fan - I'm not the biggest reader, but loved this look place.  

   

Hospitality Art Show (Bath Abbey)

Hospitality: at Bath Abbey
A collection of pieces of art in collaboration with the Bath School of Art & Design, Bath Spa University.

The pieces are by 11 different artists. Here are some pictures of some of my favourites.


Rest on the flight by Claire Todd 
(glass, porcelain, china and glaze)

I dont really understand this as art, but loved the way my picture turned out

This piece 'Welcome' is in the entrance, adding a welcoming splash of colour

Finally these bowls are my favourite. I love the colours, and think that they're beautiful, and so well made.

This colour is gorgeous, it really stands out

The bowls are all situated a lovely little side chapel, and every one of the colours is a slightly different shade

(all photos taken with iPhone 4S)

Generally the pieces are all really nice, but I am not sure that i fully understand or appreciate them as art, even so it is worth a visit for some lovely photo opportunities, and to see the artwork in a most beautiful setting.

Beautiful Tub (Bath)

I live in a beautiful city - im lucky and i know it! It is simply stunning. I think that it's the 'Bath Stone' that makes it so special.

When the sun shines, i just can't stop myself, i need to be snapping away. I spend summer days just wondering around. Here are a few snaps from a day last week when i had a spare five minutes.

All these pictures were taken with my gradually ageing Canon 350D

Bath Abbey

 

 

 

The Roman Bath's

If youre in the area it's well worth a visit. Fascinating history, and beautiful scenery.