Bath & Somerset

Some images from an English County, which has a reputation for myth and magic as well as inspiring beauty, starting with a City with ancient roots, literary past and family connections.

Bath Abbey seen from the walkway above the Roman Bath

A view into the Roman Bath

The Royal Crescent, which is too long to photograph

Dyrham Park, to the north of Bath and managed by the National Trust

The west front of Wells Cathedral

The Tor, viewed from the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey

Vicar's Close, Wells. Reputed to be the oldest continuously inhabited street in Europe

Thorn tree in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, which is said to be descended from the tree that grew from the staff of St Joseph of Arimathea

Scissor Arches holding up the tower of Wells Cathedral

Porlock Bay, with Bossington Down in the background

The old harbour at Weston-super-Mare

Bossington Village - owned by the National Trust

The Toll Gate at Worthy

Culbone Church, which is said to be the smallest parish church in England

The salt marsh behind Porlock Bay - a refuge for wildlife and an example of managed retreat in the face of costal erosion

Porlock Weir seen from the harbour