nanila: wrong side of the mirror (me: wrong side of the mirror)
Mad Scientess ([personal profile] nanila) wrote2019-01-09 09:43 pm

The Roman Baths in Bath

The excavated Roman Baths in the English town of Bath showcase a fraction of its former magnificence, but still manage to be quite impressive.

IMG_3330
There are people in period costume roaming around during visitor hours. Humuhumu didn't meet this one, but she did meet a chap called Peregrinus, who was a Gaul.


IMG_3340
Some fragments of the temple pediment, and a projection showing how they might have been colourfully painted.

IMG_3341
Not sure what he's so displeased about.

IMG_3345
Fragments of curses/pleas to the goddess, inscribed on scraps of lead, to punish wrongdoers. From left to right, these are for the following crimes: theft of a cape, theft of Vilbia (probably a slave), theft of a cloak and bathing tunic.

IMG_3348
A glimpse into the bowels of the baths, where the really hot water bubbles up.

IMG_3355
Humuhumu was fascinated by this stone, which was used to sacrifice animals so that oracles could read their entrails. The children's audio tour provided a rather grisly role play of a divination!

IMG_3359
Viewing the steam rising into the chilly winter air from an inaccessible portion of the baths.

IMG_3365
Steamy waterfall.

IMG_3369
Section of the drains.

IMG_3371
Sluice gate.

IMG_3375
"Can we touch the water, Daddy?"

IMG_3377
...after not actually waiting for a reply.

IMG_3386
Keiki touching the algae. This was the highlight of the trip for him.

IMG_3383
Excitement over finding the last item on Hoot's list for the treasure hunt: an old bit of lead pipe in the drains.

IMG_3392
Wishing well.

IMG_3400
View across the main pool.

IMG_3405
Long-suffering Daddy keeps the children from falling into the pool.

IMG_3415
Keiki bids goodbye to the aesthetically pleasing arches.

Post a comment in response:

(will be screened)
(will be screened if not validated)
If you don't have an account you can create one now.
HTML doesn't work in the subject.
More info about formatting

If you are unable to use this captcha for any reason, please contact us by email at support@dreamwidth.org