Bath, Somerset
city in Somerset, England, United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bath is a city in the county of Somerset in England. It is 97 miles (156 km) west of London, and 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Bristol.
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Bath | |
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Pulteney Bridge | |
York Street, south to The Roman Baths | |
Location within Somerset | |
Population | 88,859 [1] |
Demonym | Bathonian |
OS grid reference | ST750645 |
• London | 97 miles (156 km) E |
Unitary authority |
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Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BATH |
Postcode district | BA1, BA2 |
Dialling code | 01225 |
Police | Avon and Somerset |
Fire | Avon |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament |
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Official name | City of Bath |
Criteria | Cultural: i, ii, iv |
Reference | 428 |
Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
Area | 2,900 ha |
51.38°N 2.36°W / 51.38; -2.36 |
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Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2] The city has preserved some of its Roman remains and its 18th century architecture.