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"Complete Self-Guided UK Travel" is now available on the MOOK Self-Guided Action Bookstore, offering guided tours of popular UK cities (image provided by Moleskine Editorial Team)
Bath – City of Bath
Bath is an ancient town west of London and a highly popular day-trip destination in southern England. Legend has it that around 860 BC, a prince named Bladud, who suffered from leprosy, was cured after bathing in the hot springs in the region and subsequently founded the city. Later, it became known as a healing spot. When the Romans invaded Britain in the 1st century AD, they built extensive baths near the thermal springs, as well as a temple dedicated to Sulis Minerva, the goddess of both water and wisdom. This helped shape Bath into the quintessential spa town, which flourished further after Queen Anne visited in the 18th century, turning it into a fashionable spa resort.
Bath, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, is an ancient town where you must not miss the Roman Baths. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Team)
Frontiers of the Roman Empire
This section of wall is a border defense structure built by the Roman Empire in the provinces of Germania Superior and Raetia during the 2nd century AD. It separated the Roman Empire from unconquered Germanic tribes and stretched 550 kilometers in total, including 60 forts and 900 watchtowers. Some parts still have visible ditches and ramparts, making them relatively easy to identify. The site was largely forgotten until archaeologists excavated these remnants in the 19th century, most of which are now housed in various museums. This is a remarkable testament to the organizational and strategic capabilities of the Roman Empire, demonstrating their military prowess and defensive strategies.
The Frontiers of the Roman Empire, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 (Image provided by VisitBritain)
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the longest and highest aqueduct in Britain, is located in northeastern Wales. Designed by architect Thomas Telford, it was completed in 1805. This navigable aqueduct is 307 meters long and 3.4 meters wide. Its iron-framed arches, reinforced with additional panels, are lightweight yet sturdy. Spanning various terrains with spans of 16 meters each, its 18-kilometer-long canal even eliminates the need for locks. These bold and exceptional engineering techniques make this civil engineering and metal construction marvel a masterpiece of the Industrial Revolution and have influenced countless global engineering projects since.
The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009 (Image provided by VisitBritain)
"Complete Self-Guided UK Travel" will soon be available on the MOOK Self-Guided Action Bookstore, detailing important cities in southern England, central and northern England, Scotland, and North Wales, along with nearby attractions. It explores themes such as World Heritage Sites and great shopping in the UK.
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