As we approached the abbey we were distracted by a fine fiddler positioned in front of the entrance to the other big attraction in Bath, the Roman Baths. Later, when leaving the abbey, the same spot was occupied by an equally-talented musician playing a trumpet. We soon figured the buskers must sign up for, and rotate between, public squares in the city.
Bath Abbey is a large building sprinkled with stone sculptures, such as those depicting creatures climbing ladders to heaven. Inside the abbey, 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.
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
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
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
