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| − | '''Bath''' is a city in south-west England, within the historic county of [[Somerset]]. In 1974 it became part of the county of [[Avon]]. In 1996 Avon was abolished, and Bath | + | [[File:Roman Baths c1900 2.jpg|thumb|The Roman baths]]'''Bath''' is a city in south-west England, within the historic county of [[Somerset]]. In 1974 it became part of the county of [[Avon]]. In 1996 Avon was abolished, and Bath, together with the Wansdyke district ,became a new [[unitary authority]] of '''Bath and North East Somerset'''. |
Bath has been known since Roman times for its hot springs. The host baths and surrounding buildings have been designated a World Heritage Site. | Bath has been known since Roman times for its hot springs. The host baths and surrounding buildings have been designated a World Heritage Site. | ||
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==LGBT History== | ==LGBT History== | ||
| − | [[Bath Gay Awareness]] was founded in 1971 | + | [[Bath Gay Awareness]] was founded in 1971. |
[[Gay West]] remains active to this day. | [[Gay West]] remains active to this day. | ||
| − | There is a Bath ("Living Springs") congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church. | + | There is a Bath ("Living Springs") congregation of the [[Metropolitan Community Church]]. |
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| + | [[Bath & North East Somerset Men's Sexual Health]] was set up by the NHS.<ref>http://www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk/directory/bath_north_east_somerset_mens_sexual_health</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:14, 23 May 2014
Bath is a city in south-west England, within the historic county of Somerset. In 1974 it became part of the county of Avon. In 1996 Avon was abolished, and Bath, together with the Wansdyke district ,became a new unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset.
Bath has been known since Roman times for its hot springs. The host baths and surrounding buildings have been designated a World Heritage Site.
LGBT History
Bath Gay Awareness was founded in 1971.
Gay West remains active to this day.
There is a Bath ("Living Springs") congregation of the Metropolitan Community Church.
Bath & North East Somerset Men's Sexual Health was set up by the NHS.[1]
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