Bath – Little Details
We visited Bath a few days before Christmas and saw the town during the shortest days of the year.
The shorter days of the United Kingdom winter are always a shock. At 4:30pm the sun is gone and we have to fight the desire to retreat back to our hotel for the night.
Despite the battle with the limited hours of sun, we made the most of our few days in Bath.
We treated ourselves to a dip in the thermal springs and visited the various museums.
Big Belly Bins
I noticed a few of the bins around the town had built in solar compactors. Reasonably normal looking bins, that claimed to include solar powered compactors to crush down any rubbish thrown away. Sadly, I did not get to see or hear them in action. I wonder if they are loud and how effective they are.
Travel Lodge
We stayed in the Travelodge near the train station. This was our first Travelodge and it made a good impression.
Church School
On the walk from the hotel into town, I noticed ventilation pipes on top of a church primary school had wonderfully decorations. Each different and an extra detail that helped make the building feel less utilitarian.
Water Control
Our walk along the river into the town also passed by a large water barrier. While not pretty, it is impressive and I would love to have seen it change position.
