Sunday, September 15, 2013

15 September 2013: Open Heritage Day in Bath

SUNDAY
Open Heritage Day. Cleveland Pools, England's only surviving Georgian open air public pool; it opened in 1815 and closed in 1984 due to insufficient funds. A campaign, speared by the Cleveland Pools Trust, is aimed at restoring the facility.
Look out for brambles and stinging nettles (Brambles in British English refers any rough, tangled, prickly shrub). Changing room.
A group of Jane Austen enthusiast dressed in Regency attire visiting the Cleveland Pools. The gentleman put his feet in and attested that the boots, as they were made in the 19th Century, were waterproof. 
Non swimmers must not proceed beyond the rope. We are sorry but no swimming is allowed (except for fish and frogs!).
Biological treatment pool.
As I was leaving a group of firemen just arrived to take advantage of the opportunity to visit the pools. The fire trucks parked outside.
Beautiful doors. A public garbage can is the place for a space heater, but this is England.
First Right is the house name. Old sink used as a planter.
Central United Reformed Church opened for Heritage Days.
Of course, there is CCTV.
The crypt of the church provides a passages underneath Pulteney Bridge. 
Quiet Room.
Made a quick visit to the Roman Baths. Some people in Regency dress were wandering around.