After London it was on to Bristol where we spent a few days staying in a hostel. Bristol isn’t really related to the History of Science in any significant way but was chosen mostly because of it’s proximity to other interesting locations. Our hostel was right on a bustling riverfront which provided a great atmosphere and there were some cool things to see in town. Sam and I went on a (very) long run along the river, including a steep climb up to the top of Avon Gorge for a nice view.

Photos From Bristol

Bath

On Sunday we took a train to the nearby city of Bath. The city which is famed for its mix of Roman (~50-400AD), Medieval (~15th century) and Georgian (~18th century) architecture did not disappoint. We went on a guided walking tour and visited the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. Then we had some free time which I used to get a haircut and tour the Roman Baths (they let you taste the water but it’s warm and metallic, wouldn’t recommend unless you believe in it’s healing properties as the Romans did).

Photos From Bath

Garden Where Uranus Was Discovered (by William Herschel)

Hershcel Was a Musician as Well as an Astronomer

Rugby Pitch I Just Walked Onto and Nobody Stopped Me

Other Stuff

On Monday we went to the Jenner Museum and nearby Berkley Castle. Saw a really cool Japanese woodblock in the Jenner museum depicting the defeat of smallpox at the hands of cowpox and the castle was spectacular. Then on Tuesday we went to West Kennet Long Barrow (a stone age burial mound), Avebury and Stonehenge.

Photos From Jenner Museum, Berkley Castle, Stonehenge, Avebury

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