We drove to Bath by way of Tintagel, which is both a town and a promontory with a 13th-century castle ruin. The ruined castle certainly has archaeological interest, but its main draw is its association with the King Arthur legend. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Tintagel is where Arthur was conceived. To see the ruin… Continue reading Driving to Bath, 10 May
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Wells Cathedral and Bath, 11 May
It was pouring rain when we reached Wells, which limited our exploration of the town itself. Technically, Wells (population 12,000) is not a town but a city because it has a cathedral. Fortunately, said cathedral is protected against the elements. Apart from being watertight, Wells Cathedral is a beautiful and complex structure, inside and out.… Continue reading Wells Cathedral and Bath, 11 May
Avebury, 12 May
In which Tony and Molly give us a guided tour of places ancient and modern Avebury is slightly older than Stonehenge (they are relatively close to each other and lots of other prehistoric creations, such as huge mounds and barrows). The size of the stones is impressive, but what really moved me was the vastness… Continue reading Avebury, 12 May
Bath, 13 May
Escape from Bath, Part I To reduce stress on our day of departure, Saturday the 14th, we had planned to return the car the day before. On the 12th, an email from Hertz Bath arrive, informing us that the drop-off office had closed, and the new one was at “the Old Coal Yard on Station… Continue reading Bath, 13 May