2 Oct    Some art, some music 2 Oct
Roman Baths    4 Oct  4 Oct
 
 
 
 
 
Bath Abbey   
Tue, 3 Oct 2023 Tuesday, 3 Oct 2023   Bath, UK    L M S
 
 
 
 
 

As we approached Bath Abbey we were entertained by a fine fiddler positioned nearby, in front of the entrance to the Roman Baths, and when we left the abbey the same spot was occupied by an equally-talented musician playing a trumpet. In between, we visited the large building that is sprinkled with stone sculptures, such as creatures climbing ladders to heaven. Inside, the ceiling is lined with fan-shaped ribs and the walls are covered with stained glass, beneath which are 635 memorials etched with sweet and sad inscriptions. Currently on display in the abbey are posters and artwork focused on the theme of caring for the environment. While there we also spent a half hour listening to a thoughtful sermon on environmental and social justice issues.

The interior of the church was partially lit by blue lights, specifically the ceiling above the giant world globe. It looks a little too blue in the two iPhone photos—too much post processing? A shot from the Fuji, also shown below, does a better job.

 
 
 
 
Paul in front of abbey  
 
 
 
 
Paul in front of abbey  
 
 
 
 
Paul in front of abbey  
 
 
 
Abbey and Roman bath  
 
 
 
 
Abbey and Roman bath  
 
 
 
 
Abbey and Roman bath  
 
 
 
Giant rotating globe in Bath Abbey  
 
Bath Abbey is hosting Luke Jerrams touring Gaia artwork as part of the Treasuring Creation Festival. Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth's surface and provides the opportunity to see our planet floating in three-dimensions.

Gaia will be suspended underneath the tower in the centre of the Abbey, providing an awe-inspiring view as people enter the building. The artwork was previously on display at Wells Cathedral. Gaia
 
 
 
 
Giant rotating globe in Bath Abbey  
 
Bath Abbey is hosting Luke Jerrams touring Gaia artwork as part of the Treasuring Creation Festival. Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth's surface and provides the opportunity to see our planet floating in three-dimensions.

Gaia will be suspended underneath the tower in the centre of the Abbey, providing an awe-inspiring view as people enter the building. The artwork was previously on display at Wells Cathedral. Gaia
 
 
 
 
Giant rotating globe in Bath Abbey  
 
Bath Abbey is hosting Luke Jerrams touring Gaia artwork as part of the Treasuring Creation Festival. Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features detailed NASA imagery of the Earth's surface and provides the opportunity to see our planet floating in three-dimensions.

Gaia will be suspended underneath the tower in the centre of the Abbey, providing an awe-inspiring view as people enter the building. The artwork was previously on display at Wells Cathedral. Gaia
 
 
 
Giant globe inside Bath Abbey  
 
Taken with the Fuji which does a better job of handling the blue lighting in the church.
 
 
 
 
Giant globe inside Bath Abbey  
 
Taken with the Fuji which does a better job of handling the blue lighting in the church.
 
 
 
 
Giant globe inside Bath Abbey  
 
Taken with the Fuji which does a better job of handling the blue lighting in the church.
 
 
 
Bath Abbey  
 
 
 
 
Bath Abbey  
 
 
 
 
Bath Abbey  
 
 
 
Climbing the ladder to heaven  
 
 
 
 
Climbing the ladder to heaven  
 
 
 
 
Climbing the ladder to heaven  
 
 
 
 2 Oct    Some art, some music 2 Oct
Roman Baths    4 Oct  4 Oct