CULTURAL INTERESTS

THE ABBEY & ABBEY VAULTS

Spectacular building right in city centre
with fan-vaulted roof and wonderful stained
glass windows. A regular place of worship
with occasional choral concerts and organ recitals.
www.bathabbey.org

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institute
Queen Square
Bath BA1 2HN

Has internationally recognised collections and
a library of rare books; there is a programme
of talks and discussions unrivalled for the range
of subjects covered. 		Tel: 01225 312084
www.brlsi.org

Topping & Company in Bath
The Paragon
Bath BA1 5LS

Topping Books host literary lunches and
suppers throughout the week with
a vast array of fascinating speakers. 		Tel: 01225 428111
www.toppingbooks.co.uk
Bath Old Books
9C Margarets Buildings
Bath BA1 2LP

A cooperative of five friendly dealers
specialising in literature, art, architecture
and local interests. 		Tel: 01225 422244
George Bayntun
Manvers Street
Bath BA1

Antiquarian booksellers, with antique print gallery and secondhand books. 		Tel: 01225 466000
www.georgebayntun.com
Bath Story Telling Circle
The Raven pub, corner Quiet & Queen Streets,
Bath BA1

Third Monday of very month at 8 pm
Keeping the oral tradition alive
tellers and listeners all welcome