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Memorial plaque on the old Labour Exchange building
By the rebuilt Bath Oliver factory.
The destroyed St Andrew's church behind the Royal Crescent
St. Margaret's buildings towards Catherine Place
Bomb damaged Circus

BOMBING OF BATH - walking tour of the BAEDEKER RAIDS (1942)

By PAUL ELLIOTT
4 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is 395 kr per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This tour is unusual describing specific events that took place in April 1942. The attack of Bath is not generally publicized and many current residents are substantially uninformed. If you are interested in a specific part of Bath's past then this tour uncovers many unknown locations and facts about Bath in World War 2, The MoD & RAF, then this will fascinate you. Some photos where available will bring the devastation to life.

How & why this happened of these short 3 days, changed Bath forever.

Activity location

  • Premier Inn Bath City Centre hotel
    • 4 James Street West
    • BA1 2BX, Bath, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Premier Inn Bath City Centre hotel
    • 4 James Street West
    • BA1 2BX, Bath, England, United Kingdom

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BOMBING OF BATH - walking tour of the BAEDEKER RAIDS (1942)
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English

This tour is unusual describing specific events that took place in April 1942. The attack of Bath is not generally publicized and many current residents are substantially uninformed. If you are interested in a specific part of Bath's past then this tour uncovers many unknown locations and facts about Bath in World War 2, The MoD & RAF, then this will fascinate you. Some photos where available will bring the devastation to life.

How & why this happened of these short 3 days, changed Bath forever.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
395,33 kr x 1 Adult395,33 kr

Total
Price is 395,33 kr
Until Thu, 27 Jun
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Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

No. 1 Royal Crescent (Pass by)
A walking tour of the bombed sites of Bath during the war. Explaining the background to this attack, the various direct hit locations and how it looks now. This Baedeker bombing tour relates to the 3 day attack in April 1942 - fascinatating little known history of Bath sympathetically delivered.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPremier Inn Bath City Centre hotel
    • 4 James Street West
    • BA1 2BX, Bath, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPremier Inn Bath City Centre hotel
    • 4 James Street West
    • BA1 2BX, Bath, England, United Kingdom

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