CITY OF BATH & GREAT SPAS

Cultural Somerset 1987

visitbath.co.uk

Famously known for, and built around its Roman baths, the city of Bath in Somerset, southwestern England is a UNESCO world heritage site in itself and as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe, a UNESCO transitional site as of 2021. Although it’s baths existed prior to the arrival of the Romans, the current baths were built in around 60 AD. The city was laid out later in the 18th century. Pride and Prejudice novelist Jane Austin resided in the city in the late 19th century.

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Romans begin building a settlement complex, the first in Britain.

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The Roman Empire in Britain collapses. The city is left in disrepair. Largest Roman coin discovery in British history unearthed.

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CORNWALL & DEVON 2006

cornishmining.org.uk

This site, consisting of former mines, engine buildings, small settlements, harbours, and other associated structures, makes up the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape as listed by UNESCO and inscribed in 2006. Tin and copper were the main materials exploited in this area from the 15th century onwards. The last mine closed in 1998, and many of the sites are now protected by National Trust with funding from UNESCO.

Earliest date that tin mining in Cornwall begun.

The last mine, South Crofty, was closed.

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Exploitation of lithium carbonate in the area begins.