Bath is centred on a bend in the river Avon which is crossed on the north east side by the 18th century Pulteney Bridge. Unusually the three spans of the bridge itself are lined on both sides by shops. Situated just downstream are the old Empire Hotel building and Parade Gardens.
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| Pulteney Bridge |
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| The weir on The Avon |
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| Grand Parade overlooks the river |
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| Parade Gardens |
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| The former Empire Hotel |
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| Tim points out the building's odd mixture of architectural styles |
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| The old Hotel has been converted to apartments |
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| The view from the East bank |
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| Only four bridges in the world have shops across the full span on both sides |
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