I awoke Sunday early, in spite of my determination to sleep in after the ball. Somehow the body clock was convinced I must get up. Oh, well. I packed up and went down to breakfast, then took a last stroll around the Abbey yard and surrounding streets. I do love Bath. It never grows old, and I always look forward to returning!
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Days Four & Five: “I am for Bath!”
We headed out of London Friday morning, and I honestly don’t know how Keith does it. The twists and turns and traffic getting out of London made my head swim, and I doubt I could ever drive it! Glad to have a capable chauffeur at the wheel.
Yes, I’ll finish up the blog soon!
Well, I’ve been home for quite a while now, but it has taken time to nurse the dead laptop back to life and attend to the business of “catch-up.” 😉 I’m hoping to dump all my photos this week and organize them so I can finish posting (and share some larger versions of ones peopleContinue reading “Yes, I’ll finish up the blog soon!”
Beautiful Bath…
We awoke Saturday morning to a slight overcast haze but no frost and no rain. So far, so good! Some of us had still been sewing the night before to complete bonnets and accessories, but we all managed to be at the coach pick-up point on time and ready to go.
Saturday Preview
Well, readers, it has been an absolutely stellar day in Bath. We are all done in from a day of walking, so I am going to turn in early. But I’ll share a couple of photos to give you a taste of things to come! I’ll share more tomorrow. Suffice it to say, we gotContinue reading “Saturday Preview”
Friday in Bath
We made it to Bath in record time and were a tad early for our appointment at the Jane Austen Centre. We listened to the introductory talk about Jane in Bath, then browsed through the exhibit downstairs. Here are some highlights…
Okay, I just have to share some festival video links!
Several of our ladies got into these videos, though you have to know where to look to find them. You’ll enjoy the clips anyway! BBC News story on World Record for Most People in Regency Dress (Click to view.) Video on YouTube about the Promenade: Video of Bath Minuet performing!
The Baroque Dance Demonstration
I hadn’t planned originally to attend this event, but I am glad several ladies talked me into it. Bath Minuet (a group of vintage dance enthusiasts) was scheduled to perform several 17th-18th-century dances at the Pavilion across the Avon, followed by a one-hour English Country dance that anyone could join in. Since I had no plans to dance, I didn’t dress up, but the other ladies put on their ballroom finery, which was gorgeous!
Sunday in Bath
Adventure on the River Avon and time enjoying the Roman Baths and Pump Room in Bath!
At the Fashion Museum in Bath
ow, at the outset, I have to apologize for how dark most of these photos are. It’s not Lindsay’s fault at all. The Bath Fashion Museum has a fabulous collection, but, unfortunately, its displays are just about the worst when it comes to overall layout and, most especially, good lighting. You spend most of your time squinting into glass cases that reflect your own image back better than they showcase what’s inside. Yet some displays have lighting so bright that you have problems with overexposure. Suzi has refused on principle to visit the museum for years–LOL! But, all griping aside, the collection is lovely, and I hope in future they improve the layout and design.
Historical Fashion Tours with Sense & Sensibility 