Roman Baths with Bath Abbey tower, Bath, England, 1949

Subjects: Churches Historic Towers Monuments & Memorials
Card type: Printed photo
Date: c. 1949 (Chrome)

Back of Roman Baths with Bath Abbey tower, Bath, England, 1949, c. 1949 printed photo postcard — Back

About this postcard

The Great Bath of the Roman Baths in Bath is shown with its colonnaded terrace, arched alcoves, and surrounding stonework. Bath Abbey's tower rises behind the complex, a Perpendicular Gothic landmark dating from the early sixteenth century. The site preserves one of Roman Britain's most complete bathing complexes, built around natural hot springs that still supply the pool. The sender's note makes a wry joke about the place: "Even the Romans took baths - but I'll bet it was more fun then than it is now."

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Bath, 22 Jul Now - Even the Romans took baths - but I'll bet it was more fun then than it is now. I got a few pictures but I have my fingers crossed. Thanks for your letter. I got it yesterday afternoon Lew..

PostmarkedBATH, July 22, 1949, 17:30

Addressed to

Cpl Robt B. Crook

Hq & Hq Sq 7200 47AW Erding AF Depot APO 207 US Army

Postcard record

Postmarked	July 22, 1949, 17:30, BATH
Publisher	J. Salmon Ltd.
Series	3444 SALMON SERIES
Condition	Good
Publisher	J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks, Kent, England
Stamp	2d King George VI, red
Notes	White border; sepia-toned photomechanical print; circular postmark cancel struck in the sky area; card number 3444 printed at lower right. Postmark: BATH 5 30 PM 22 JLY 1949 SUMERSET. Divided-back J. Salmon (Sevenoaks) halftone card, 1949; white border on front; light foxing/toning and corner wear; pencil dealer mark 'SLP 1-' at top right.

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Roman Baths with Bath Abbey tower, Bath, England, 1949, postcard, c. 1949. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/roman-baths-with-bath-abbey-tower-bath-england-1949. Accessed November 2, 2026.