MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)'s photos with the keyword: aquae sulis

Another view of the alcoves, which I think were for changing clothes.

At the very heart of the site is the Sacred Spring. Hot water at a temperature of 46°C rises here at the rate of 1,170,000 litres (240,000 gallons) every day and has been doing this for thousands of years, long before the Romans developed it. In the past this phenomenon was believed to be the work of the ancient gods. In Roman times a great Temple was built next to the Spring dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva, a deity with healing powers.

At the very heart of the site is the Sacred Spring. Hot water at a temperature of 46°C rises here at the rate of 1,170,000 litres (240,000 gallons) every day and has been doing this for thousands of years, long before the Romans developed it. In the past this phenomenon was believed to be the work of the ancient gods. In Roman times a great Temple was built next to the Spring dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva, a deity with healing powers.

At the very heart of the site is the Sacred Spring. Hot water at a temperature of 46°C rises here at the rate of 1,170,000 litres (240,000 gallons) every day and has been doing this for thousands of years, long before the Romans developed it. In the past this phenomenon was believed to be the work of the ancient gods. In Roman times a great Temple was built next to the Spring dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva, a deity with healing powers.

I think these alcoves were for bathers to dress/undress.

After a hot bath or sauna, the Romans would plunge into this cold pool. Now it's full of coins.

And then it flows into the Great Bath.

Roman plumbing, which brought water from a hot spring into the Great Bath.

The guy who is dressed like a Roman sat around on his bench for ages until a punter came up to talk to him about something. Most people just ignored him.

The guy who is dressed like a Roman sat around on his bench for ages until a punter came up to talk to him about something. Most people just ignored him.

In this photo you can clearly see what's ancient (from the brickwork and the column bases down) and what was built in the 19th century.

The terrace is lined with Victorian statues of Roman emperors and governors of Britain.

The terrace is lined with Victorian statues of Roman emperors and governors of Britain.

The terrace is lined with Victorian statues of Roman emperors and governors of Britain.

The terrace is lined with Victorian statues of Roman emperors and governors of Britain.